Scottie Scheffler Refuses Comment on Caddie's Situation: 'Family Is in Good Spirits'
Scottie Scheffler has been playing without his regular caddie, Ted Scott, since last Sunday, and his absence will extend at least through the entire BMW Championship. However, the reason for Scott's absence has remained private, and Scheffler isn't about to reveal what's behind it.
In fact, the world No. 1 specifically declined to offer details on the matter when meeting with the press before his performance at the BMW Championship. A reporter asked him about the possibility of Scott returning for the Tour Championship, and Scheffler responded by asking them to drop that line of questioning.
"I'm not going to answer anything like that," Scheffler told the reporters. "If that's why you came out here, you're not going to get much. I think Ted's where he needs to be right now, and I think caddieing is probably the last thing on his mind, as it should be. I've been able to talk to him a few times. The family is in good spirits. Everybody seems to be doing well. I'm not going to comment any further on anything going on with his family."
Scottie Scheffler of United States and his caddie Ted Scott look on during a practice round prior to The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 16, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
Scottie Scheffler of United States and his caddie Ted Scott look on during a practice round prior to The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 16, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
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Scheffler will have Mike Cromie, who regularly works with Chris Kirk, working with him in Maryland. The four-time major champion is apparently satisfied with the arrangement, all things considered.
"It's been good, Mike's a great guy," he said. "He works really hard and does a good job. We're both learning a new golf course this week, so it's been fun. He'll ask some questions about things -- basically, he's just going to try to fill in as best he can this week."
With Scott out, Cromie was an available option because Kirk finished 51st in the FedEx Cup rankings and failed to qualify for the BMW Championship.
Naturally, Scheffler is in a very different situation, as he leads the rankings by a wide margin and is the favorite to win at Caves Valley Golf Club. If he does, it would be his fifth victory of the season and his first on the PGA Tour without Scott carrying his bag.
It has not yet been reported whether Cromie will remain with Scheffler next week, should Scott be unable to resume his caddie duties for the TOUR Championship.
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