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Newsweek
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
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
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
I worry for golf fans after frightening Jordan Spieth off-target strike – it could have been horrendous
Our man Craig Swan shared his fears over supporters getting too close to the action Excited golf fans understandably want to get as close as they can to their heroes. It's part of the magic ingredient of being at an event. There are few sports where the paying public can get as close to the absolute elite of the game as they can at a tournament. They can talk to them as they walk between tees or down holes. It's exhilarating. But, at some point, there has to be an understanding and a stronger instant mechanism in place for the sake of those supporters and also the players themselves when things have the potential to go awry. Jordan Spieth's off-target strike on the first hole of his final round of The Memorial Tournament was another frightening episode. For those who didn't see it, the American had missed the fairway to the right with his opening tee-shot of his final round at Muirfield Village and had to trudge into rough for his approach shot to the green. The Ryder Cup star and major champion didn't catch it properly, it went searing to the right out of the tricky lie and screamed towards punters with one in a yellow shirt diving to the ground to the deck in evading action. Spieth's incident was worryingly similar to one at last month's PGA Championship involving English star Aaron Rai. Also in rough, he looked to drill the ball underneath the branches of a tree while fans stood just to the right, but it went wrong and, instead of finding his intended target, his strike slammed straight into it and came inches away from hitting a fan in the knee. It's happening more and more and these moments are sailing close to the wind and the situation needs to be addressed by self-policing fans or players themselves before something awful happens. You can't manage everyone. Tournament chiefs can't be expected just to clear an entire crowd off a hole when someone hits it off line. That's just impossible and they do everything to let spectators know about the dangers when they enter a venue. They can only do so much, but there has to be a personal recognition from outside of the ropes and maybe even a way of coordinating something stricter in the future for everyone's benefit. Just get them as far out of the way as possible. Or if that means a player standing there for 10 minutes and demanding people move, then so be it. Everyone knows the damage a ball could do if striking someone from close range. It's why, when anyone plays the game, they are taught to stand behind their playing partner at a shot. It's basic common sense. Now that's for most of us hackers and the basic premise appears to be that, as professionals, these guys aren't going to miscue one. Yet it always feels uncomfortable to see when, if a player hits one off line from the tee, they sometimes have to burrow into a crowd and a very narrow tunnel of escape is subsequently created by fans on either side ahead of the ball as they play their next shot. It's natural for folk wanting to get a close-up of their idols, to edge further and further out towards the intended line of the shot peering for a best glance. But it's not fair on the players. How is he or she going to feel to if they crack a fan for catastrophic consequences? Maybe some less clued-up fans just don't realise the peril of the situation and there needs to be ways to keep them as far away as possible in such situations, however difficult to organise in a few short minutes with congestion a potential issue. Of course, not all situations are the same. For example, everyone who attends a tournament is fully aware that, if you stand at a landing zone or beside a green, you have a chance of a miscue dropping out of the sky on you. Most players are great at shouting 'fore' these days and that's perfectly acceptable part of the day when you pay to get into a tournament. That comes with the territory. As stated, tournament chiefs also give ample warnings for these things. They can only do so much. Ben Griffin left a mark on a boy's back at The Memorial with a wayward drive, but the guy was 300 yards away, had time to react and the obligatory signed glove was handed over, handshakes exchanged and all smiles. That scenario unfolds virtually every single day of an event. But these close-range ones? That's different. There's no time to react. If Spieth's strike had gone a few yards lower, it could have been horrendous. It's not Spieth's fault. It wasn't Rai's fault. Or any other player in that situation. They are all trying their best to hit the correct shot. But to be just 10 or 20 yards away in front of any player before an impending strike and just a few yards or feet to the side of their intended target line is a dangerous business. Fans need to be aware. For their own good and that of the players.
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Scottie Scheffler's Son, Bennett, Poop Stain Steals the Memorial Show
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. Scottie Scheffler once again took the bull by the horns on Sunday at the 50th edition of The Memorial Tournament. The World No. 1 shot under par for the fourth straight round at an extremely difficult Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. That culminated in a four-shot victory over Ben Griffin. With the win, Scheffler joined Tiger Woods as the only players to go back-to-back at The Memorial. Maybe more impressively, the Ridgewood, New Jersey native made other PGA Tour history. Sunday marked Scheffler's 16th PGA Tour victory. Only Sam Snead, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods needed less time between their first and 16th PGA Tour wins. Among all of the memorable images following Scheffler's victory, it was his one-year-old son, Bennett, who stole the show. As Scheffler's wife, Meredith, handed him his son to hold, an image of the three of them went viral. Winning a golf tournament for $4 million and your wife handing you a baby with a poop stain square in the middle of his back is peak dad life. — Kyle Porter (@KylePorterNS) June 1, 2025 Within the first few hours of golf journalist Kyle Porter's tweet going up, it had more than a million views. Why? Take a look at Bennett's back side. Scheffler's adorable son had a giant poop stain on the back of his onesie. Every parent knows that comes with the territory. It is one thing to manage your infant's bowels, and another to always keep them from making a mess. But the world's best golfer, being the loving and amazing father that he is, does not seem to notice, or care if he did. One year ago, Scheffler had just won his first tournament following his son's birth. Here we are a year later, and Scottie is celebrating his eighth since Bennett was born. DUBLIN, OHIO - JUNE 01: Scottie Scheffler of the United States celebrates with the trophy with wife Meredith and son Bennett after winning the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2025 at Muirfield Village Golf Club... DUBLIN, OHIO - JUNE 01: Scottie Scheffler of the United States celebrates with the trophy with wife Meredith and son Bennett after winning the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2025 at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 01, 2025 in Dublin, Ohio. (Photo by) MoreThe level of consistency Scottie Scheffler has displayed is monumental. Even the great Jack Nicklaus was in awe of his level of play after Sunday's victory. "He's playing better than I played and more consistent," Nicklaus said. "He's just been playing fantastic, and I love watching him play. Whether it's here or on the television or whatever it is, I love to watch. Anytime he's playing, I want to watch." The 28-year-old keeps adding to his growing legacy. At this point, it is undeniable that he is playing the best brand of golf we have seen since prime Tiger Woods. That is a bold statement, but the stats back it up. He will take the week off the celebrate and relax with family. Then the world will witness Scheffler go for his fourth major title at the U.S. Open in Oakmont in two weeks. More Golf: The Memorial: $20 Million Payout to PGA Tour Stars Revealed
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Bob MacIntyre named Ryder Cup must as he rockets into a huge summer
Scottish star gunning for glory in Canada again and tipped for Ryder Cup Building Bob MacIntyre has been dubbed a Ryder Cup must as he prepares for a huge summer ahead of Bethpage. The Scottish star geared-up for the defence of his RBC Canadian Open title this week with another strong PGA Tour showing at The Memorial Tournament. MacIntyre backed-up a tied-sixth at he Charles Schwab Challenge with a tied-20th at Muirfield Village behind winner Scottie Scheffler to maintain his push towards peak form. The Oban star heads to Ontario looking to reclaim Canada's National Open and will do the same on home soil next month when he returns for the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club. MacIntyre, who also has a US Open and Open on the schedule, is moving strongly into position for qualification for Luke Donald's European side for New York through automatic positioning or a pick. Former PGA Tour and Presidents Cup star Brendon De Jonge has no doubts that the Scot will be amongst the dozen visitors aiming to raid Bethpage in September as, when assessing the potential make-up of the trophy holders, he told 5 Clubs: 'I've got a couple guys that are right now just on the outside. "They're going to play their way onto the team, Robert McIntyre being one of those guys. I think Robert is going to find a way to play well through the summer, coming up to a couple golf tournaments that he's defending. 'Robert will be there and the fact that he acquitted himself so well in Rome the last time they played, I think he's going to be that guy that we see as well.' MacIntyre was an automatic qualifier for the Ryder Cup team last time when they defeated the United States in Italy. The 28-year-old came through the process to secure a place in Donald's line-up and proved himself worthy of the spot as won two-and-a-half points from his three matches alongside partner Justin Rose in fourballs and with a singles win over Wyndham Clark. Now MacIntyre is back on the charge for a second-straight appearance at the Ryder Cup as Donald's men aim to retain in the States. You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also on WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here.
Newsweek
5 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
The Memorial: Ben Griffin Honored with 6-Word Message from Scottie Scheffler
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. Scottie Scheffler ran away with The Memorial Tournament on Sunday in a somewhat predictable outcome. He finished off a four-shot victory with an impressive final-round 70 to finish 10-under par. While the outcome was never really in doubt after the opening few holes on Sunday, Ben Griffin still made some noise in the final pairing. The 29-year-old drained a clutch par putt on the 72nd hole to finish at 6-under and earn a solo second-place finish. After the round finished up, Scheffler was clearly impressed by Griffin's skills, and he shared that with Jack Nicklaus on the 18th green. "He's got a lot of talent," Scheffler said with a smile. DUBLIN, OHIO - JUNE 01: Scottie Scheffler of the United States (L) and Ben Griffin of the United States shake hands on the 18th green after Scheffler won the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2025... DUBLIN, OHIO - JUNE 01: Scottie Scheffler of the United States (L) and Ben Griffin of the United States shake hands on the 18th green after Scheffler won the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2025 at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 01, 2025 in Dublin, Ohio. More Photo byGriffin's talent was on full display throughout the week at Muirfield Village, which caused problems for even some of the best players in the world. He opened the week with a 7-under 65 on Thursday to take the lead after 18 holes. Despite his uneven Sunday, Griffin still showed flashes of the ability that has led him to a pair of PGA Tour wins in 2025. He made a clutch eagle on the par-5 15th hole before sinking a 27-foot birdie putt on No. 16 to cut Scheffler's lead to just two with two holes to play. While a disappointing double bogey on the 17th ended Griffin's chances of upsetting Scheffler, there is still plenty for him to build on heading into the rest of the season. With victories at the Zurich Classic and the Charles Schwab Challenge in 2025, Griffin has made himself a very attractive candidate to make the United States Ryder Cup team at Bethpage Black this fall. While it may not count for anything in the points standings, it sounds like Griffin already has Scheffler's endorsement as a potential teammate. More Golf: The Memorial: $20 Million Payout to PGA Tour Stars Revealed
