Scottie Scheffler Sent Strong Message to Wife Meredith Before U.S. Open
Before he takes the court at Oakmont Country Club for the U.S. Open, world No. 1 and tournament favorite Scottie Scheffler received some kind words from two-time major winner Justin Thomas.
'It's effortless,' Thomas said. 'Every single aspect of his game is unbelievable. I think his mental game is better than anybody out here. To be able to play with those expectations and to stay present as often as he has to me is maybe more impressive than even the golf he's playing. I just think it's so, so hard to do, and it's also hard to explain if you're in his shoes. He just doesn't make any mistakes and almost kind of lets himself be in contention versus forces himself in contention. He just seems to be playing better.'
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The clear betting favorite to win the tournament, Scheffler has won three of the past four tournaments he's entered - finishing fourth in the other. His latest win came at the Memorial Tournament put on by legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus where he won by four strokes.
Following the tournament, Amanda Balionis got the star golfer to show some emotion with a question about his wife, Meredith.
"You know, watching you, Meredith, and Bennett, it makes me think of Barbara Nicklaus all week this week and how she made so much of Jack's career possible with her support," she said. "Talk about what this balance looks and the support Meredith provides that allows you to be the best father, husband you can be while also being the No. 1 player in the world.'
'Yeah, you're really trying to make me emotional now. My wife is my biggest supporter," Scheffler said with his voice breaking. "She's my best friend. This is our life out here on the road, and it's been a lot of fun. We've had some special memories at this tournament, and yeah, I definitely couldn't do it without her.'
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She'll likely be on hand for another potential win - and a step closer to the grand slam - this weekend.
Related: Scottie Scheffler, Amanda Balionis Interview Turns Heads Amid PGA Championship
Scottie Scheffler Sent Strong Message to Wife Meredith Before U.S. Open first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 12, 2025
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