Scottie Scheffler facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Scottie Scheffler
Scheffler in 2023
Personal information
Full name	Scott Alexander Scheffler
Born	(1996-06-21) June 21, 1996 (age 29) Ridgewood, New Jersey, U.S.
Height	6 ft 3 in
Weight	200 lb
Residence	Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Spouse	Meredith Scudder ​ (m. 2020)​
Children	1
Career
College	University of Texas at Austin
Turned professional	2018
Current tour(s)	PGA Tour
Former tour(s)	Korn Ferry Tour
Professional wins	22
Number of wins by tour
PGA Tour	17
European Tour	5
Web.com Tour	2
Other	3
Best results in Major Championships (Wins: 4)
The Masters Tournament	Won: 2022, 2024
U.S. Open	T2: 2022
The Open Championship	Won: 2025
PGA Championship	Won: 2025
Achievements and awards
Korn Ferry Tour Finals points list winner	2019
Korn Ferry Tour Player of the Year	2019
Korn Ferry Tour Rookie of the Year	2019
PGA Tour Rookie of the Year	2019–20
PGA Tour money list winner	2021–22, 2022–23, 2024
PGA Tour Player of the Year	2021–22, 2022–23, 2024
Byron Nelson Award	2022–23, 2024
Best Golfer ESPY Award	2023, 2024, 2025
PGA Tour FedEx Cup winner	2024

Scott Alexander Scheffler (born June 21, 1996) is an American professional golfer. He plays on the PGA Tour and is currently ranked as the number one golfer in the world. He has held this top spot for over 100 weeks! Scottie has won four major golf championships, which are some of the biggest tournaments in golf.

Scottie had a great start in golf as an amateur. He won the U.S. Junior Amateur in 2013. He also earned honors as the best amateur at the 2017 U.S. Open. He became a professional golfer in 2018. In 2019, he was named the Korn Ferry Tour Player of the Year. Then, in 2020, he became the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year.

Scottie had an amazing year in 2022. In just three months, he won his first PGA Tour event. He also became the world's number one golfer. And he won his first major championship at the 2022 Masters Tournament. He continued his winning streak by taking home The Players Championship in both 2023 and 2024. This made him the first golfer to win that title two years in a row! Scottie won his second major at the 2024 Masters Tournament. He also won a gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris for men's individual golf. In 2025, he added his third major at the 2025 PGA Championship and his fourth at the 2025 Open Championship.

Scottie Scheffler's Early Life and Amateur Golf

Scottie Scheffler was born in Ridgewood, New Jersey, on June 21, 1996. His family moved to Dallas, Texas, when he was six years old. This move happened after the September 11 attacks. His dad, Scott, became a stay-at-home parent. His mom, Diane, worked as a business manager.

Scottie started loving golf when he was just three years old. His parents gave him plastic clubs and a ball. He would practice by hitting ping-pong balls around his house. When he was young, his dad would even shovel snow from the driving range so Scottie could practice in winter!

After moving to Dallas, his parents joined Royal Oaks Country Club. There, Scottie started learning from a famous golf instructor named Randy Smith. Randy had coached other professional golfers before. Scottie also learned from watching and challenging pro golfers like Justin Leonard at the club. He was very successful in junior golf. He won 90 out of 136 tournaments on the junior circuit in Northern Texas.

High School and College Golf Success

When Scottie started high school, he was quite short. But he had a big growth spurt and grew to over six feet tall! He played both golf and basketball at Highland Park High School. In high school, Scottie won individual state golf titles three years in a row. This matched a record set by another famous Texas golfer, Jordan Spieth.

In 2013, Scottie won the U.S. Junior Amateur tournament. He was the top-ranked junior golfer in the country in 2014. He even played in his first PGA Tour event in May 2014, when he was only 17. He made the cut, which means he played well enough to continue in the tournament. He even got a hole-in-one!

After high school, Scottie went to the University of Texas at Austin. He played golf for the Texas Longhorns. He won his first college golf title in 2015. He was named "Phil Mickelson Freshman of the Year" for his great performance. He faced some back injuries during his second year. But he kept working hard.

Scottie played in the U.S. Open again in 2017. He was one of only two amateur players to make the cut. He finished as the best amateur golfer in the tournament. He also helped the U.S. team win the 2017 Walker Cup. Scottie graduated from the University of Texas in 2018 with a degree in finance.

Scottie Scheffler's Professional Golf Career

Scottie became a professional golfer after college in 2018. He started playing in smaller tournaments to earn his way onto bigger tours.

2019: Korn Ferry Tour Player of the Year

In 2019, Scottie earned his card for the 2019 Web.com Tour, which was later renamed the Korn Ferry Tour. He had a great year, with several top finishes. In May 2019, he won his first Korn Ferry Tour event, the Evans Scholars Invitational. He then won the Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship in August 2019.

Because of his excellent performance, Scottie earned a full PGA Tour card for the 2020 season. He was also named the Korn Ferry Tour Player of the Year.

2020: PGA Tour Rookie of the Year

In 2020, Scottie had a strong start on the PGA Tour. He finished third at The American Express tournament. During the time when the PGA Tour was paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Scottie played in a special tournament. It was organized to raise money for caddies who couldn't work. Scottie won the event and donated his winnings to help the caddies.

In August 2020, Scottie finished tied for fourth at the 2020 PGA Championship. This was his first top-10 finish in a major tournament. A few weeks later, he shot an amazing score of 59 at The Northern Trust. This was one of the lowest scores ever recorded in PGA Tour history!

Scottie was one of only two rookies to qualify for the Tour Championship in 2020. He finished fifth and earned a large prize. He was named the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year for the 2019–20 season.

2021: Ryder Cup Debut

In March 2021, Scottie finished second at the 2021 WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play tournament. He also had top-10 finishes in three other major championships that year.

In September 2021, Scottie was chosen to be part of the U.S. team for the 2021 Ryder Cup. The U.S. team won the Ryder Cup, and Scottie played a big part in their victory. He won his Sunday match against the world's number one player, Jon Rahm. Later that year, he started working with a new caddie, Ted Scott.

2022: Becoming World Number One and First Major Title

Scottie had an incredible year in 2022. On February 13, he won his first ever PGA Tour title at the WM Phoenix Open. Three weeks later, he won the Arnold Palmer Invitational. And three weeks after that, he won the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play. With this win, Scottie became the number one golfer in the world!

On April 10, 2022, Scottie won the Masters Tournament. This was his first major championship victory. He was the fifth golfer ever to win the Masters while being ranked number one in the world. This win was his fourth victory in just six starts that season.

Later in 2022, Scottie finished tied for second at the U.S. Open. He was named the PGA Tour Player of the Year for 2022. He also played on the U.S. team that won the 2022 Presidents Cup.

2023: Continued Success and Players Championship Victory

In February 2023, Scottie won the WM Phoenix Open again, defending his title. This win helped him return to the number one spot in the world rankings. In March, he won The Players Championship by a large margin. He joined golf legends Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus as the only players to win both the Masters and The Players Championship within a year.

Scottie continued to play well in 2023. He finished tied for 10th at the 2023 Masters Tournament. He also finished tied for second at the 2023 PGA Championship and third at the 2023 U.S. Open. He had an amazing streak of 18 consecutive top-12 finishes.

In September, Scottie played for the U.S. team in the 2023 Ryder Cup in Italy. The European team won this time. In December, Scottie won the Hero World Challenge, an unofficial event.

2024: Dominant Wins and Olympic Gold Medal

Scottie Scheffler at the Travelers Championship in 2024

In March 2024, Scottie won the Arnold Palmer Invitational for the second time. The very next week, he won The Players Championship again. This made him the first golfer to win that event two years in a row!

In April, Scottie won the Masters Tournament for the second time in three years. He was only 27, making him one of the youngest players to win two Masters titles. He also became one of only three players, along with Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus, to have multiple wins at both The Players Championship and the Masters. One week later, he won the RBC Heritage, making it his fourth win in five starts.

At the 2024 PGA Championship, Scottie had a challenging start but still finished tied for 8th. In June, he won the Memorial Tournament for his fifth win of the season. This win broke the PGA Tour record for earnings in a season. Two weeks later, he won the Travelers Championship in a playoff. This was his sixth win of the season, a feat not seen since Tiger Woods in 2009.

Scottie Scheffler wearing his Olympic gold medal from the 2024 Summer Olympics

As the world's number one player, Scottie represented the United States at the 2024 Olympic golf tournament in Paris. On August 4, he won the gold medal! He shot an incredible final round to come from behind and win by one stroke.

At the 2024 Tour Championship, Scottie won his first FedEx Cup title. This made him the first player since Tiger Woods in 2007 to win seven times in a PGA Tour season. He earned a huge amount of prize money that year. In December 2024, Scottie won the Hero World Challenge for the second year in a row. He was named PGA Tour Player of the Year for the third straight season, a first since Tiger Woods.

2025: Winning Two Major Titles

Scottie started the 2025 season a bit later due to a hand injury. He had surgery to remove glass from his palm. He finished tied for 20th at the 2025 Players Championship. Two weeks later, he was runner-up at the Texas Children's Houston Open. In April, he placed fourth at the 2025 Masters Tournament.

Scottie Scheffler at the Houston Open in 2025

In May, Scottie won his first tournament of the 2025 season, the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, by a large margin. Two weeks later, he won his third major championship at the 2025 PGA Championship. He won by five strokes, which was the biggest win margin at the PGA Championship since 2012. This win also made him one of only a few golfers to win at least 15 PGA Tour tournaments before turning 29.

Scottie successfully defended his title at the Memorial Tournament in June. This was his third win in four starts. Two weeks later, he finished tied for 7th at the 2025 U.S. Open.

In July, Scottie won the 2025 Open Championship for his fourth major championship victory. This win meant he had won three of the four major championships needed for a "career grand slam." He became the first golfer since 1909 to win his first four majors by three strokes or more. He also joined Ben Hogan and Tiger Woods as the only golfers to win multiple majors by four or more strokes in a single year.

Scottie Scheffler's Golf Style and Coaches

Scottie Scheffler is known as one of the best "ballstrikers" in golf, meaning he hits the ball very well. Many experts compare his ballstriking to that of Tiger Woods. Tiger Woods himself has praised Scottie's ability to hit the ball.

Scottie has been coached by Randy Smith since he was seven years old. Randy Smith is the only swing coach Scottie has ever had. Scottie has a unique way of moving his feet during his swing, which people call the "Scheffler shuffle." His back foot slides backward and sometimes lifts off the ground. This helps him create power in his swing. His coach, Randy Smith, allowed him to keep this unique footwork, which many believe helped him become so successful.

Scottie is not the golfer who hits the ball the farthest, but he is very accurate. He usually avoids hitting the ball far off the fairway. He is also excellent at "approach shots," which are shots aimed at the green. He often aims for safer parts of the green, even if it means a longer putt, to avoid difficult situations.

Scottie had some challenges with his putting in 2023. He started working with a special putting coach, Phil Kenyon, to improve. He also changed the type of putter he used. These changes helped him become a much better putter in 2024.

Scottie Scheffler's Personal Life

Scottie met his wife, Meredith Scudder, in high school. They got married in 2020. Their first child, a son named Bennett, was born in 2024. Scottie and his family live in Dallas. Scottie has said that his faith and family are his top priorities, even more important than golf. He would stop playing golf if it started to negatively affect his family life.

Scottie is involved with the Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation. This charity was started by his childhood friend, James Ragan, who had cancer. Scottie has donated money and helped create a golf program for kids with cancer. He even auctioned off his old truck to raise money for the charity! Scottie and Meredith also support Behind Every Door, a Christian non-profit that helps low-income areas in Dallas.

Scottie was raised Catholic and is a member of Park Cities Presbyterian Church. He attends Bible study with his caddie, Ted Scott. Scottie and his friend, golfer Sam Burns, host a yearly retreat for college golfers focused on faith.

Scottie appeared in the sports documentary series Full Swing on Netflix. He also had a small role in the 2025 movie Happy Gilmore 2. In 2023, Scottie became an investor in a pickleball team called the Texas Ranchers. He even played in an exhibition pickleball match.

A Public Incident

On May 17, 2024, Scottie was involved in an incident near the 2024 PGA Championship golf course. There was a misunderstanding with a police officer during a traffic situation. He was briefly taken into custody but was released in time to play his second round. The charges against him were later dropped, and both Scottie and the police agreed that it was a big misunderstanding.

Scottie is a big fan of the Dallas Stars hockey team and the Texas Rangers baseball team. After winning his first Masters, he threw out the first pitch at a Texas Rangers game, wearing his famous green jacket!

Amateur Wins

• 2011 Legends Junior Match Play Championship
• 2013 U.S. Junior Amateur
• 2014 Junior Invitational
• 2015 Annual Western Intercollegiate, Big 12 Championship
• 2016 East Lake Cup

Professional Wins (22)

PGA Tour Wins (17)

Scottie Scheffler has won 17 official PGA Tour events, including 4 major championships.

• 2022 Masters Tournament
• 2024 Masters Tournament
• 2025 PGA Championship
• 2025 Open Championship

He has also won The Players Championship twice (2023, 2024) and the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play (2022). In 2024, he won the FedEx Cup title.

Korn Ferry Tour Wins (2)

• 2019 Evans Scholars Invitational
• 2019 Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship

Other Wins (3)

• 2023 Hero World Challenge
• 2024 Olympic Games (Gold Medal)
• 2024 Hero World Challenge

Major Championships Summary

Scottie has won 4 major championships:

U.S. National Team Appearances

Scottie has represented the United States in several team golf events:

As an Amateur

• Junior Ryder Cup: 2012 (winners)
• Spirit International: 2013 (winners)
• Eisenhower Trophy: 2016
• Walker Cup: 2017 (winners)

As a Professional

• Ryder Cup: 2021 (winners), 2023
• Presidents Cup: 2022 (winners), 2024 (winners)

Film and Television

Scottie has appeared in:

Film

Television

Images for kids

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  Scheffler in 2023

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  Scheffler at the Travelers Championship in 2024

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  Scheffler wearing his Olympic gold medal from the 2024 Summer Olympics

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  Scheffler at the Houston Open in 2025

See also

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