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Newsweek
3 days ago
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Scottie Scheffler's Caddie, Ted Scott, Memorial Locker Room Video Goes Viral
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler won the Memorial Tournament with a score of 10-under, claiming his second consecutive title at Muirfield Village. Scheffler (and his son Bennett) wasn't the only one who went viral on Sunday, though; as his caddie, Ted Scott, also received his share of social media attention as well. Shortly after Scheffler's impressive performance at 'Jack's Place', a video began circulating on social media of Scott showing off his best dance moves in the Champions Locker Room at the Memorial Tournament venue. Scottie Scheffler of the United States and caddie Ted Scott celebrate on the 18th green after winning the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2025 at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 01, 2025 in Dublin,... Scottie Scheffler of the United States and caddie Ted Scott celebrate on the 18th green after winning the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2025 at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 01, 2025 in Dublin, Ohio. MoreThe veteran caddie is accompanied by several people who appear to be other members of Scheffler's team. They all point to Scheffler's golf bag while celebrating to the beat of the music. The video was originally posted by Scott on his Instagram account, which has over 140,000 followers. It was his way of thanking the crew that helped Scheffler win: "Could not have done it again without this crew right here! Thank you men!," he posted. 🚨🕺🏆 #NEW — Scottie Scheffler's caddie Ted Scott busts a move in the locker room following his bosses win at The Memorial Tournament (🎥 via Ted Scott / IG) — NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) June 2, 2025 Scott and Scheffler began working together at the start of the 2022 season. Since then, the current World No. 1 has won all 16 of his PGA Tour titles, including three major championships and one TOUR Championship. Add to that that Scheffler has also won an Olympic title and two editions of the Hero World Challenges with Scott carrying his bag. Scott is one of the most successful caddies on the PGA Tour. Prior to working with Scheffler, he caddied for Bubba Watson, being by his side in his two Masters Tournament victories. Scheffler's win at this weekend's Memorial Tournament marked the third time he has successfully defended a title. He previously did so at the Players Championship (2023 and 2024) and the WM Phoenix Open (2022 and 2023). According to DraftKings, only two other players have accomplished this feat more times in the past 30 years: Phil Mickelson (five times) and Tiger Woods (23 times). Not for nothing, Scheffler earned the highest praise from Jack Nicklaus himself. The legendary 18-time major champion spoke wonders about Scottie's level of play: "He reminds me so much of the way I like to play," said Nicklaus during the winner's press conference. "I don't think I played nearly as well as he played. He's playing better than I played and more consistent. He's just been playing fantastic, and I love watching him play." Scheffler's next start will be the U.S. Open in two weeks at Oakmont, where he is once again among the top favorites to win. More Golf: Scottie Scheffler's Memorial message for his wife, Meredith, unveiled
Newsweek
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Ryder Cup Asst. Captain Gets Nod as Lead Man for 2026 Presidents Cup
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Stepping into a captain's shoes is a tough task, especially in high-pressure sports like golf, where the weight of responsibility, combined with the expectations to perform at the highest level, is on top. And nobody can know it better than the 15-time Major winner, Tiger Woods, who led the U.S. team as playing captain during the 2019 Presidents Cup. Under his guidance, the U.S. team retained the cup with a narrow 16-14 victory. This dominance is nothing new for the Americans, who have been setting the standard at the Presidents Cup since its inception in 1994, having won 13 of the 15 events played. The 2026 Presidents Cup will be held at Medinah Country Club, and with have a new captain. ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 23: Geoff Ogilvy of Australia watches his tee shot on the fifth hole as Brandt Snedeker looks on during the second round of the TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club... ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 23: Geoff Ogilvy of Australia watches his tee shot on the fifth hole as Brandt Snedeker looks on during the second round of the TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club on September 23, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) More Getty Images On Tuesday, Monahan announced that American golfer Brandt Snedeker and Australia's Geoff Ogilvy would lead the 2026 Presidents Cup as captains. Both professionals are highly experienced. The American professional, Snedeker, with nine PGA Tour wins under his belt, competed in the 2013 Presidents Cup, where the U.S. team triumphed with an 18.5-15.5 win. Additionally, he also served as a captain's assistant in 2024. He will also play a pivotal role in this year's Ryder Cup as a vice-captain. The event is set to take place from September 25-28 at Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, New York, adding another layer of complexity to his role. When Snedeker learned about his new position, he was, "Just very humbled, kind of shocked, to be honest with you," he said during a conference call with reporters on Tuesday. "I got the call a couple weeks ago. Trying to wrap my head around what this is going to look like and then what this is going to entail," he added. "Just super honored, super humbled to be leading this team and be part of this great history of the Presidents Cup and the captain that came before me." Jay Monahan, Commissioner of the PGA Tour speaks to the media in a press conference prior to THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 07, 2023 in Ponte Vedra... Jay Monahan, Commissioner of the PGA Tour speaks to the media in a press conference prior to THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 07, 2023 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. MoreThe commissioner also added, saying, Snedeker is a "proven leader" with experience representing the United States in team competition and building a family foundation. Monahan continued, "I know he will be a tremendous captain and asset for the U.S. team in 2026." On the other hand, Ogilvy, who is a 3-time Presidents Cup competitor and major champion, expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "It's a humbling thing. It's a great honor." "It's exciting. It's clearly an away game, but it's exciting to be on a course that I've come to know really, really well over the last few years." Ogilvy's experience at Medinah Country Club's No. 3 Course gives him a unique understanding of the course. Monahan also praised the Australian pro, saying, "Geoff Ogilvy is the perfect captain to lead the International Team into Chicago in 2026... Geoff will capitalize on the upward trend of the International Team." With these talented and experienced captains, the 2026 Presidents Cup, scheduled for September 22-27 at Medinah Country Club's Course No. 3. promises to be an unforgettable event. What do you think? Will the U.S. team continue its dominance, or will the International Team finally break through? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below! More Golf: Tiger Woods Hits Career Low Point on PGA Tour amid Achilles Injury
Newsweek
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
PGA Tour Championship Ditching 'Gimmicky' Starting Strokes Format
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. With more than half of the PGA Tour season still to play, including three major championships, the season-ending TOUR Championship is already on the minds of the golf world. At the top of the list are the members of the Players Advisory Council (PAC), who haven't stopped thinking about it since last August. Several of the current PAC members spoke with Golfweek about an issue and shed some light on the path the event will take starting in the 2025 edition. None of them, however, revealed all of the details. Two things of primary interest to fans, however, seem clear. The first is that the TOUR Championship will finally get rid of the initial stroke advantage that, at least until last season, was given to top-ranked golfers. This has been a constant demand from players and fans alike. All indications are that the PAC will finally give the green light to this idea. "I hope so. I think everybody involved wants that to be the case," Player Director Adam Scott said, calling the starting-stroke format currently in place "gimmicky." Scottie Scheffler of the United States celebrates with the FedExCup Trophy after winning the FedExCup and TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club on September 01, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Scottie Scheffler of the United States celebrates with the FedExCup Trophy after winning the FedExCup and TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club on September 01, 2024 in Atlanta, PAC member Sam Burns put the issue into perspective. "Right now, it's a bit confusing for fans to have a tournament where we start even all year and then in our biggest tournament of the year, there are starting strokes. There's a bit of a disconnect." The other change that seems certain is one that will not be made, and that is to change the format of the event to match play. This is an idea that has been floating around in certain circles for some time, but the PAC does not seem to be very open to it: "It's hard to wrap your head around that you play one style all season and then your final event is an entirely different format," Scott said. "I think the players felt like we had match play in pro golf and there's a reason why it doesn't go that well. Big names go out and TV dies. It seems compelling early in the week but when Nos. 1 and 2 lose early you're in for a long weekend and there's also not a lot of golf." However, changes to the format that would not exactly match a traditional tournament (72 holes, stroke play) are being considered. Former PAC member and current broadcaster Kevin Kisner explained that one of the formats on the table was proposed by the TV partners and would involve introducing cuts after the second and third rounds, with only the top four playing for the season title. This system leaves open the possibility that the Tour Championship could be won by a player who has not been the best throughout the season. However, this is a reality in all sports that use season-ending playoffs, including all major sports in the United States as well as the LPGA Tour. These and other issues lead the PAC to not planning anything drastic. In fact, Burns said the 2025 edition of the event would be a "bridge year" to final changes. More Golf: U.S. Open: 14-Year-Old Posts Incredible Score to Advance to in Qualifying
