Scottie Scheffler faces final round challenge as caddie Ted Scott leaves PGA Tour event for family emergency
Scottie Scheffler had to play the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship on Sunday without his regular caddie, Ted Scott. After the third round, Ted Scott departed the Memphis, Tennessee, tournament owing to a family emergency back home in Louisiana.
Seeking to close two strokes behind the leader, Scheffler began the final round. PGA Tour chaplain and Scheffler's friend Brad Payne stepped in as a substitute caddie to support him. This was not Payne's first helping Scheffler course trip.
Scottie Scheffler and Ted Scott's close partnership interrupted at the FedEx St. Jude Championship
For a long time, Ted Scott has been Scottie Scheffler's caddie and understands how to provide assistance to the planet's No. 1 player well. But Scott had to go back to Louisiana on Saturday following the third round at TPC Southwind in Memphis due to a pressing family issue.
Respecting Scott's privacy, the PGA Tour withheld information on the emergency.
To guarantee Scheffler had a trusted companion, Brad Payne assumed the caddie duties for the final round. As president of the College Golf Fellowship, Payne is also a chaplain who often works with PGA Tour players. Also assisting Scheffler at the PGA Championship in May 2024, he stepped in when Ted Scott's daughter graduated.
Brad Payne's support helps Scottie Scheffler in a tough situation at Memphis tournament
Having known Scottie Scheffler for a long time, Brad Payne is aware of the pressure on the golfer, particularly close to victory.
Though Scheffler's run at the FedEx St. Jude Championship had ups and downs, Payne's presence on the bag kept things stable. Without his regular caddie, Scheffler had to handle the difficulty; nevertheless, Brad Payne's presence helped him to be quiet and focused.
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Interestingly, Payne was also present at the 2024 PGA Championship in Valhalla, Kentucky, where Scheffler had a terrible day after being detained in a police incident that was afterward cleared.
Scheffler rebounded from that day and displayed excellent performance.
One of the major events on the PGA Tour calendar is the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Scheffler's caddie arrangements gave the competition an unexpected turn this year. Showing how much he wants to win even in challenging circumstances, Scottie Scheffler concluded Sunday working to close the gap on the leaders.
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