Scottie Scheffler and his baby shared precious father-son moment after he won The Open
Scottie Scheffler might be the world's No. 1-ranked PGA golfer. He might be a true superstar, whose dominance sometimes feels absurd to even fathom. His final score of -17 to win this year's The Open Championship says that as much. But when we get down to the meat and potatoes of it, Scheffler is a proud and happy father first.
Honestly, with all things considered, it's the best thing about him.
After Scheffler won the first Claret Jug of his career on Sunday, he and a buzzing crowd enjoyed watching his son, Bennett, try to crawl over to where Scheffler was initially celebrating his victory. Like any good dad, Scheffler met his son halfway so both could have an awesome moment with the Claret Jug.
This sequence is adorable and heartwarming in itself. How could it not be? But throw in the raucous crowd's live reaction to Bennett Scheffler's mission of reaching his dad, and you have the recipe for an all-time classic scene.
It genuinely doesn't get any better than this, dearest readers:
What terrific dad content. It's peak, really. You know that the Schefflers will enjoy looking back upon the photos and videos of this entire moment for years to come.
Fatherhood seemingly means everything to Scottie Scheffler
To gain a better understanding of the extent to which Scheffler cherishes his son, his wife, Meredith, and his family situation in general, the golfer shed light on this subject matter before The Open Championship began. He was refreshingly candid about how much he prioritizes his home life over his champion golfer life.
It was one of the more raw and relatable speeches I've ever heard from a professional athlete:
Here's the central segment of Scheffler's personal and professional life thesis:
'I love being able to take care of my son," Scheffler said. "I love being able to provide for my family out here playing golf. That's why I talk about family being my priority because it really is.
'But if my golf ever started affecting my home life or it ever affected the relationship I have with my wife or my son, that's going to be the last day that I play out here for a living.'
As great as he is at golf, Scheffler understands there are more important things in life. It seems like he's got a good head on his shoulders.
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