Scottie Scheffler's Caddie Ted Scott Set to Resume Duties at Tour Championship
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After winning five tournaments this season and being in the midst of an active streak of 13 consecutive top-10 finishes, it's not as if Scottie Scheffler needs things to get much better. Still, things will be looking up for him this week, as he'll have his legendary caddie Ted Scott back with him.
The PGA Tour has Scott scheduled to assist Scheffler this week at the Tour Championship, ending his five-round absence.
As you may recall, Scott had to withdraw after the third round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship to attend to a family matter. He was unable to return for the BMW Championship, which Scheffler went on to win with Michael Cromie as his replacement caddie.
Scottie Scheffler of the United States and caddie Ted Scott celebrate on the 18th green after winning the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia.
Scottie Scheffler of the United States and caddie Ted Scott celebrate on the 18th green after winning the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia.The exact situation that kept Scott away from work has not been disclosed. Scheffler has simply stated that it is a private matter and offered his best wishes to his caddie and his family.
Scheffler and Scott have been working together since 2022, and have won 17 titles as player-caddie, including four major championships. In fact, the BMW Championship is the first and only tournament Scheffler has won without Scott handling his bag.
This season, Scheffler has played in 18 tournaments and finished in the top 25 in all of them. He has finished in the top 10 on 15 occasions, with five wins, including two major championships, a signature event and a playoff tournament.
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The Ridgewood, New Jersey, native has finished in the top 10 in 13 consecutive tournaments, a streak that began last March when he finished tied for second at the Houston Open. His worst result of the season was finishing tied for 25th at the WM Phoenix Open.
Scheffler arrives at East Lake in Atlanta at home of the Tour Championship, as the top seed in the FedEx Cup rankings and the heavy favorite to win the title. If he does, he would be the first player to win this event in consecutive years, and also the first to repeat FedEx Cup triumphs in consecutive years.
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