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Economic Times
3 days ago
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- Economic Times
Who is Scottie Scheffler? 2025 Open Champion and Texas Rangers fan on track to hit $100 million in PGA Tour earnings
Synopsis Scottie Scheffler is now a modern golf great. He won the 2025 Open Championship. This is his fourth major title. He only needs the US Open for a Grand Slam. Scheffler joins Woods and Hogan with multiple major wins. He has 20 global victories since 2022. His 2025 prize money is $19.2 million. Scheffler's career earnings are nearly $88 million. Scottie Scheffler has firmly cemented his legacy as one of golf's modern greats. The 29-year-old, currently ranked world number one, clinched his fourth major title and third leg of the career Grand Slam on Sunday, July 20, winning the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush by four strokes. ADVERTISEMENT Scheffler carded a final-round 68 to finish at 17-under 267. The win adds to his dominant year, having already secured the 2025 PGA Championship by five shots. With victories at The Masters (2022, 2024), the PGA, and now The Open, he only lacks the US Open to complete the coveted Grand Slam. Scheffler became only the fourth player in Open history to shoot 68 or better in all four rounds. This was also the 11th consecutive time he converted a 54-hole lead into a win. He joins Tiger Woods and Ben Hogan as the only golfers to win multiple majors by four or more strokes in a single year. Since February 2022, Scheffler has collected 20 global victories. ADVERTISEMENT Scheffler was born in Ridgewood, New Jersey, on June 21, 1996. His family moved to Dallas after 9/11, where his golf journey began. His father, a carpenter-turned-stay-at-home dad, and his mother, a law firm executive, supported his early age nine, Scheffler was challenging pros at Royal Oaks Country Club in Dallas. He went on to dominate the Northern Texas junior circuit, winning 90 out of 136 tournaments. He also clinched the 2013 US Junior Amateur and was ranked the No. 1 junior golfer in 2014. ADVERTISEMENT He played college golf for the Texas Longhorns and was named the 2015 Phil Mickelson Freshman of the Year. Despite battling back injuries, he qualified for the US Open twice as an amateur and finished as the low amateur in 2017. ADVERTISEMENT Scheffler married his high school sweetheart, Meredith Scudder, in 2020. They had their first child, Bennett, in 2024 and live in Dallas. Scheffler is open about his Christian faith and attends Park Cities Presbyterian Church. He often studies the Bible with his caddie, Ted golfer is also active in philanthropy. He supports the Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation, which honors a childhood friend who passed away. In 2024, he auctioned off his car to raise funds for the cause. ADVERTISEMENT Scheffler has built a clean, disciplined public image. He made headlines in May 2024 after being briefly arrested before the PGA Championship, but all charges were later dropped. Authorities confirmed it was a from golf, he is a fan of the Dallas Stars and Texas Rangers. He even threw the ceremonial first pitch at a Rangers game in 2022, wearing his Masters green also appeared in the Netflix sports documentary Full Swing and made a cameo in Happy Gilmore 2. In 2023, he became a co-owner of a pickleball team, the Texas three legs of the Grand Slam secured and unmatched form, Scottie Scheffler now eyes the U.S. Open to complete the rarest achievement in golf. For his peers, like Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele, the message is clear: Scheffler is the standard they are chasing.'His bad shots are really good,' said fellow golfer Shane Lowry. 'That's when you know he's special.'Scheffler's jaw-dropping 2025 haul stands at $19.2 million in prize money alone, following his Open Championship win at Royal Portrush. While that figure is shy of his record-setting $62.2 million in 2024, it still places him far ahead of most of his peers this season. The Texan's career earnings on the PGA Tour have now soared to nearly $88 million, making him the third-highest earner of all time, behind only Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. At his current pace, Scheffler is on track to break the $100 million mark by mid-2026, joining an elite club that speaks volumes about his consistency, dominance, and staying power in the modern era of golf. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) (Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates. NEXT STORY
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Scottie Scheffler family tree: Meet wife Meredith, parents, more to know about star golfer's roots
Scottie Scheffler has ascended to a level that few other professional golfers have before. His three majors wins, including two at The Masters, can only be matched by some of the sport's most well-known stars, and he just keeps going. Each time a major comes around, it's become an expectation that Scheffler will be in contention. When he does come out on top, the American star can often be seen celebrating with his family, including his wife and young son. 📲 Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp From Scheffler's high school sweetheart, to his New Jersey-native parents, here's everything to know about those closest to the star golfer. MORE:Complete list of U.S. Open winners and payouts throughout history Scottie Scheffler wife: Meredith Scudder Long before Scottie Scheffler became world No. 1 in golf, he met his future wife, Meredith Scudder, in high school. Both being from Dallas, they began dating their senior year at Highland Park High School. "I had to woo her for a few years," Scheffler said with a laugh in 2023. While they met in high school, the couple spent some time apart in college. While Meredith attended Texas A&M, Scottie Scheffler went to the University of Texas, and they dated from a distance for all four years. 'At the beginning of high school I always thought he had a super humble ambiance about him, that he was just a really down-to-earth guy that doesn't take himself too seriously,' Meredith told Golf Digest of Scottie. 'Even when he had amazing accomplishments, that wasn't the most important thing about him.' The couple got married in December 2020. Photos from the wedding can be seen in Scheffler's 2023 anniversary Instagram post: Meredith is also in charge of curating opportunities for Behind Every Door (BED), a faith-based nonprofit which provides sport, educational and creative programs for youth in underdeveloped neighborhoods in the Dallas area. "I believe everyone has unique gifting. I love being part of an organization that is showing kids their giftings and giving them a chance to not only discover those gifts but see who God created them to be," Scudder told Veritex Community Bank for Essential Golf. Meredith can often be seen supporting Scottie Scheffler at his tournaments, whether walking the course with him or celebrating his wins. Scottie Scheffler son: Bennett Scheffler Scottie and Meredith Scheffler welcomed a son, Bennett, in May 2024. "Welcome to the world little one," Scheffler wrote in an Instagram post. "Your mom & dad love you so much." "I can't really describe the feeling of dreaming of just coming and playing on the PGA Tour, to be sitting at home with the girl I dated in high school with our child and then the Green Jacket sitting in the closet is a pretty insane feeling, and I just wanted to be as thankful as possible," Scheffler said after his son was born, per National Club Golfer. MORE:Every British Open winner in history, from Rory McIlroy to Tiger Woods Scottie Scheffler mother: Diane Scheffler Scheffler's mother is Diane Scheffler, who grew up in Park Ridge, New Jersey. Until Scheffler was six years old, the family lived in New Jersey, where his father is also from. They later moved to Dallas. Scheffler said in 2023 that growing up, his mom was the one "who was working and supporting our family financially, which I would say is a little bit different." She worked as a business manager at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates in the 1980s, according to People, then later became a Chief Operating Officer at various law firms, including Thompson & Knight LLP, Troutman Sanders LLP and Foley Hoag LLP. Currently, she is a consultant for Scout's East Coast Ranch in New York City. In his 2024 Masters speech, Scheffler thanked both of his parents. "To my parents, thank you for taking me to way too many golf tournaments as a kid. I love y'all both very much," he said. "I can't put into words what it means to have your support out here, win or lose. I love y'all." Scottie Scheffler father: Scott Scheffler Scheffler's father, Scott Scheffler, is from Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. He was a carpenter and stay-at-home dad throughout Scottie's youth, and he played a role in the star golfer's interest in the sport as a kid, including taking him to the driving range and with Diane, eventually getting Scottie access to Royal Oaks Country Club in Dallas. Because of Diane's job, Scott was often the one at home, which Scottie told AP in 2022 that he "didn't know any different." "It's just what you do as a father for your children ... I've done for all of them. They've given us great joy," Scott Scheffler told AP in 2022. "[Scottie's] the one that did all the hard work, not me. I just raised him and tried the best I could to be a good dad.' Scott Scheffler, who often watches his sons tournaments in-person alongside Diane, has spoken of his son's accomplishments plenty of times in the past. 'I used to wonder, 'Can Scottie really be that good at his craft, at the game of golf?' And he is. He truly has been given a gift and he uses it," Scott told the New York Post in April 2023. "It does surprise me ... He's my child. He's my son. Sometimes you just say to yourself, 'Wow.' ' MORE:Why is the Masters always at Augusta National? Scottie Scheffler sisters: Callie, Molly, and Sara Scheffler has three sisters, the oldest of whom is Callie. She was born in 1994, while Scottie was born in 1996. '[Callie] was the classic first child. She felt a responsibility to look after her younger brother when she caddied for him in all those big junior tournaments," Scottie's manager, Rocky Hambric, told Power Fades of Callie and Scottie in April 2023. When Scottie competed in the 2016 U.S. Open as an amateur, Callie was his caddie. She played collegiate golf at Texas A&M, and Callie now has two children with her husband, Andrew. Diane and Scott also welcomed two more daughters, Molly and Sara. Molly, who also went to Texas A&M, now works for the PGA Tour as a communications specialist, per her LinkedIn. More specifically, she currently works in "Player & Agent Communications." Sara, like Scottie, graduated from the University of Texas and recently got married.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Who is Golfer Scheffler? 2025 Open Champion and Texas Rangers fan on track to hit $100 million in PGA Tour earnings
Scottie Scheffler has firmly cemented his legacy as one of golf's modern greats. The 29-year-old, currently ranked world number one, clinched his fourth major title and third leg of the career Grand Slam on Sunday, July 20, winning the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush by four strokes. Scheffler carded a final-round 68 to finish at 17-under 267. The win adds to his dominant year, having already secured the 2025 PGA Championship by five shots. With victories at The Masters (2022, 2024), the PGA, and now The Open, he only lacks the US Open to complete the coveted Grand Slam. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Artificial Intelligence Project Management Data Science Finance Product Management Operations Management Others Digital Marketing Data Analytics Design Thinking Data Science Public Policy Healthcare MBA Leadership others Degree MCA Cybersecurity CXO Management PGDM Technology healthcare Skills you'll gain: Duration: 7 Months S P Jain Institute of Management and Research CERT-SPJIMR Exec Cert Prog in AI for Biz India Starts on undefined Get Details Scheffler became only the fourth player in Open history to shoot 68 or better in all four rounds. This was also the 11th consecutive time he converted a 54-hole lead into a win. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Surat: 1 Trick to Reduce Belly Fat? Home Fitness Hack Shop Now Undo He joins Tiger Woods and Ben Hogan as the only golfers to win multiple majors by four or more strokes in a single year. Since February 2022, Scheffler has collected 20 global victories. Live Events Who is Scottie Scheffler? Scheffler was born in Ridgewood, New Jersey, on June 21, 1996. His family moved to Dallas after 9/11, where his golf journey began. His father, a carpenter-turned-stay-at-home dad, and his mother, a law firm executive, supported his early passion. By age nine, Scheffler was challenging pros at Royal Oaks Country Club in Dallas. He went on to dominate the Northern Texas junior circuit, winning 90 out of 136 tournaments. He also clinched the 2013 US Junior Amateur and was ranked the No. 1 junior golfer in 2014. He played college golf for the Texas Longhorns and was named the 2015 Phil Mickelson Freshman of the Year. Despite battling back injuries, he qualified for the US Open twice as an amateur and finished as the low amateur in 2017. Personal life Scheffler married his high school sweetheart, Meredith Scudder, in 2020. They had their first child, Bennett, in 2024 and live in Dallas. Scheffler is open about his Christian faith and attends Park Cities Presbyterian Church. He often studies the Bible with his caddie, Ted Scott. The golfer is also active in philanthropy. He supports the Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation, which honors a childhood friend who passed away. In 2024, he auctioned off his car to raise funds for the cause. Scheffler has built a clean, disciplined public image. He made headlines in May 2024 after being briefly arrested before the PGA Championship, but all charges were later dropped. Authorities confirmed it was a misunderstanding. A fan of the Dallas Stars and the Texas Rangers Away from golf, he is a fan of the Dallas Stars and Texas Rangers. He even threw the ceremonial first pitch at a Rangers game in 2022, wearing his Masters green jacket. Scheffler also appeared in the Netflix sports documentary Full Swing and made a cameo in Happy Gilmore 2. In 2023, he became a co-owner of a pickleball team, the Texas Ranchers. With three legs of the Grand Slam secured and unmatched form, Scottie Scheffler now eyes the U.S. Open to complete the rarest achievement in golf. For his peers, like Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele, the message is clear: Scheffler is the standard they are chasing. 'His bad shots are really good,' said fellow golfer Shane Lowry. 'That's when you know he's special.' How much prize money has Scottie Scheffler earned in 2025? Scheffler's jaw-dropping 2025 haul stands at $19.2 million in prize money alone, following his Open Championship win at Royal Portrush. While that figure is shy of his record-setting $62.2 million in 2024, it still places him far ahead of most of his peers this season. The Texan's career earnings on the PGA Tour have now soared to nearly $88 million, making him the third-highest earner of all time, behind only Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. At his current pace, Scheffler is on track to break the $100 million mark by mid-2026, joining an elite club that speaks volumes about his consistency, dominance, and staying power in the modern era of golf.
NBC Sports
3 days ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER WINS THE 153RD OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP AT ROYAL PORTRUSH ON NBC AND PEACOCK
'I can't help but think that we are on an inevitable march towards one of the greatest careers in the history of golf.' – Brandel Chamblee on Scottie Scheffler (-17, Champion) 'You heard his father say, 'I have no words.' We're kind of in the same boat.' – Dan Hicks on Scheffler's win 'You walk around Portrush and nearly every storefront has a memento or picture of Rory. Those are just small examples of the impact Rory has had on this country.' – Hicks on Rory McIlroy (-10, T-7th) playing in his home country of Northern Ireland STAMFORD, Conn. – July 20, 2025 – Scottie Scheffler won the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Portrush, Northern Ireland, on NBC and Peacock, defeating Harris English by four strokes, marking his first career Open title and the third of four majors (The Open, The Masters, The PGA Championship) in pursuit of a career Grand Slam. Coverage was capped by Golf Central Live From the Open studio coverage on GOLF Channel. 153rd Open Championship – Final Leaderboard ON SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER (-17, Champion) Brandel Chamblee on Scheffler winning The Open: 'What he's doing is so dominant and so clinical. It's different than Rory McIlroy, it's different than Brooks Koepka, it's different than Jordan Spieth, and I can't help but think that we are on an inevitable march towards one of the greatest careers in the history of golf.' Paul McGinley: 'I look everywhere and I try to find some kind of a weakness, somewhere where he can get derailed, and I just can't find it. He might even prove to have more longevity than Tiger Woods.' Dan Hicks: 'Scottie Scheffler has his Open Championship and a third leg of golf's Grand Slam! You heard his father say, 'I have no words.' We're kind of in the same boat.' Kevin Kisner on Scheffler's greatness: 'There are a number of reasons we watch sports. It's obviously for the drama and the competition, but also to observe and admire greatness. We've done it for so many years with Tiger and this week we're doing it with Scottie. We've been watching him for three years and somehow still think he's underrated.' Hicks following 15-foot par save on No. 7: 'It's reached the silly level.' Hicks on Scheffler's fist pump following 16-foot par save on No. 6: 'You know what that reminded me of? Tiger Woods at the 2000 U.S. Open at No. 16, when he avoided that bogey, he gave the fist pump and he was lapping the was like, 'I don't care how many I win by, but I'm not going to make a bogey.' Hicks on Scheffler's play under pressure: 'He's like Tiger. He can hit any shot in the situation when there's the most pressure.' McGinley following Scheffler's birdie on No. 5: 'How about the muted applause? That was pretty quiet for the leader, wasn't it?' Mike Tirico on Scheffler's birdie on No. 8 following double-bogey on No. 7: 'It looks like we are back to regularly-scheduled programming after that blip there for about 20 minutes.' McGinley on Scheffler's mental fortitude: 'There's nobody better on the PGA Tour at bouncing back from mistakes. That just shows his mental strength. The ability to recover from mistakes is a big part of this game and that's a glimpse into the soul of a golfer.' Terry Gannon: 'I think they've just gotten used to seeing it.' Brad Faxon: 'This must be what it felt like for Jack Nicklaus when he beat Arnold Palmer at Oakmont.' Gannon on Scheffler's shot on No. 1 to within two feet: 'Well if you're going to go ahead and do that today...' Kisner: 'Decent start, huh guys?' Hicks: 'I guess he's not nervous.' ON RORY MCILROY (-10, T-7th) Hicks on McIlroy playing in his home country of Northern Ireland: 'You walk around Portrush and nearly every storefront has a memento or picture of Rory. Those are just small examples of the impact Rory has had on this country. The interest in golf in Northern Ireland has boomed even more since he won The Masters in April.' Faxon: 'It's pretty special watching this man here on these links, knowing how many times in your prime you'll get a chance to play in your hometown at The Open.' ON HAOTONG LI (-11, T-4th) Hicks: 'A sensational week for Haotong Li, who carried all of China's hopes on his shoulders. First man from China to ever play in the final pairing on the final day of a major. No one had more fun this weekend than [him.]' ON HARRIS ENGLISH (-13, 2nd) Hicks: 'A pro's pro. He's a guy that goes about his business, a lot like Scheffler. Not real flashy and gets the job done.' ON BRYSON DECHAMBEAU (-9, T-10th) Hicks on his strong final three rounds: 'Had he had this game that he's had the last few games on Thursday, it might have been a different story. He was tied for 144th on Thursday, making some big moves up the board since stuff by Bryson.' ON MATT FITZPATRICK (-11, T-4th) Chamblee: 'After watching Fitz the past few days, may be a lot of people heading out to the golf course tomorrow trying this cross-handed chipping action.' --NBC SPORTS--
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
What major championships has Scottie Scheffler won?
Entering Sunday's final round at The Open Championship, Scottie Scheffler was in a prime position. Not only did the 29-year-old have a four-stroke lead thanks to a dominant first three rounds, but he also actually started adding to it over the course of the day. He was truly piecing together an all-around masterpiece. To date, Scheffler has won The Masters twice (2022 and 2024), and the PGA Championship (2025). Now, he can add an Open Championship title. He's the 23rd golfer to win at least four majors. He joins Ray Floyd, Ernie Els, Bobby Locke, Jim Barnes, Willie Anderon, Willies Park Sr., Old Tom Morris and Young Tom Morris with four. Which major does Scottie Scheffler need for the career Grand Slam? This leaves the U.S. Open as the lone major he has yet to win. But, Scheffler is the 12th golfer to collect three legs of the career grand slam.
