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USA Today
8 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Caddie Ted Scott still not back with No. 1 Scottie Scheffler for BMW Championship prep
OWINGS MILLS, Md. – Scottie Scheffler may be without regular caddie Ted Scott this week for the BMW Championship, the second leg of the FedEx Cup playoffs. Scott, who has been on the bag for all 17 victories for Scheffler since they began working together in late 2021, skipped the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship on Sunday due to a private family matter. Scheffler used Brad Payne, a personal friend and the president of College Golf Fellowship. Payne drove to Memphis from his home in Dallas Saturday night. Scheffler shot 67 and finished T-3, his eighth consecutive top-10 finish. More: How much money did Scottie Scheffler's caddie Ted Scott make in 2024? Golf Channel's Todd Lewis reported on Sunday that Scott left for his home in Louisiana on Saturday night. On Tuesday, Scheffler was spotted playing a practice round at Caves Valley Golf Club with veteran caddie Michael Cromie on the bag. Cromie typically works for pro Chris Kirk, but Kirk finished 51st in the FedEx Cup season-long standings and, as a result, is out of the FedEx Cup playoffs. Only the top 50 in the field have advanced to the BMW Championship. Unclear if Ted Scott will return to BMW Championship It's unclear at this time if Scott needed a few extra days at home and is missing out on the practice rounds or if he is skipping the BMW and Cromie will work the tournament too. Scheffler already has clinched being first in the FedEx Cup point standings heading into the Tour Championship, the finale of the FedEx Cup, even if Rory McIlroy, who is currently second, were to win this week. Scheffler already has locked up the top FedEx Cup bonus at the end of the BMW and secured his spot in the Tour Championship, which no longer has the staggered start this year. Scheffler's agent didn't respond to a request for confirmation on Scott's status for this week when this story was originally published.
2 days ago
- Sport
Scheffler turns to fill-in when caddie Ted Scott leaves for family emergency
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Scottie Scheffler has turned to a tour chaplain as his caddie Sunday for the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship when Ted Scott had to leave due to a family emergency at home in Louisiana. Scheffler began the final round two shots out of the lead. Brad Payne, a chaplain to several PGA Tour players as president of the College Golf Fellowship, is a close friend of the world's No. 1 player and has been in this spot before. Scheffler turned to him as a fill-in caddie for the third round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla because Scott's daughter was graduating. That turned out to be the day after Scheffler was arrested for not following police instructions during a traffic fatality investigation. Scheffler fell out of contention with a 73 that day, which he later attributed to adrenaline wearing him from one of the more bizarre episodes at a major — the Masters champion was arrested, booked into jail, released and made it back to Valhalla in time for his tee time and then shot 66. The charges were later dismissed. The PGA Tour did not disclose what led Scott to leave Memphis for Louisiana after the third round.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Scottie Scheffler faces final round challenge as caddie Ted Scott leaves PGA Tour event for family emergency
Scottie Scheffler faces final round challenge as caddie Ted Scott leaves PGA Tour event for family emergency (Image via Getty) 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. Also Read: Jake Paul Challenges Anthony Joshua With Fight Talks Heating Up In 2026 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. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
San Francisco Chronicle
2 days ago
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Scheffler turns to fill-in when caddie Ted Scott leaves for family emergency
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler has turned to a tour chaplain as his caddie Sunday for the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship when Ted Scott had to leave due to a family emergency at home in Louisiana. Scheffler began the final round two shots out of the lead. Brad Payne, a chaplain to several PGA Tour players as president of the College Golf Fellowship, is a close friend of the world's No. 1 player and has been in this spot before. Scheffler turned to him as a fill-in caddie for the third round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla because Scott's daughter was graduating. That turned out to be the day after Scheffler was arrested for not following police instructions during a traffic fatality investigation. Scheffler fell out of contention with a 73 that day, which he later attributed to adrenaline wearing him from one of the more bizarre episodes at a major — the Masters champion was arrested, booked into jail, released and made it back to Valhalla in time for his tee time and then shot 66. The charges were later dismissed. The PGA Tour did not disclose what led Scott to leave Memphis for Louisiana after the third round.
Winnipeg Free Press
2 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Scheffler turns to fill-in when caddie Ted Scott leaves for family emergency
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler has turned to a tour chaplain as his caddie Sunday for the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship when Ted Scott had to leave due to a family emergency at home in Louisiana. Scheffler began the final round two shots out of the lead. Brad Payne, a chaplain to several PGA Tour players as president of the College Golf Fellowship, is a close friend of the world's No. 1 player and has been in this spot before. Scheffler turned to him as a fill-in caddie for the third round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla because Scott's daughter was graduating. That turned out to be the day after Scheffler was arrested for not following police instructions during a traffic fatality investigation. Scheffler fell out of contention with a 73 that day, which he later attributed to adrenaline wearing him from one of the more bizarre episodes at a major — the Masters champion was arrested, booked into jail, released and made it back to Valhalla in time for his tee time and then shot 66. The charges were later dismissed. The PGA Tour did not disclose what led Scott to leave Memphis for Louisiana after the third round. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. ___ AP golf:
