Before Scotty Scheffler even teed it up for the first round of the British Open at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, the former Texas Longhorns golfer was making news. In a 5-plus minute answer at his pre-tournament press conference, Scheffler opened up about the balance he's found in his life. While he strives to be the best in the world at his chosen profession, the things that fill his heart with joy are his family and inner circle.
The number one ranked golfer in the world, Scottie Scheffler:
"I'd much rather be a great father than be a great golfer."
Worth watching this entire answer as a man who's reached the pinnacle of his sport wrestles through what really matters in life. pic.twitter.com/5ehyekPGAV
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"If feels like you work your whole life to celebrate winning a tournament for like, a few minutes. It only lasts a few minutes. That kind of euphoric feeling. … It's not a fullfilling life. It's not fulfilling from like the deepest places of your heart." – Scottie Scheffler
Scottie Scheffler wins the British Open and has a wholesome moment with his son. pic.twitter.com/tex9iV2fs2
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Scheffler is obviously dedicated to his craft. But still, in many corners of the media and the golf world, his motives and desire were questioned.
"I'm kind of a sicko. I love putting in the work. I love being able to practice, I love being able to live out my dreams. But at the end of the day, sometimes I don't understand the point." – Scottie Scheffler
Priorities unchanged. Another major secured.
The wins keep coming on and off the course for Scottie Scheffler pic.twitter.com/S5QoVUzevk
— Nike (@Nike) July 20, 2025
The Texas Ex has compartmentalized his life. He strives to be good at his job so he can enjoy what fills his heart. His 15-month-old son Bennet, his Highland Park High School sweetheart, wife Meredith and others close to him are what matters to him.
Scheffler enjoys the grind of practice. Part of that comes from his time at Texas. On Monday, Texas Longhorns Golf Coach John Fields announced Scheffler would be funding a renovation of the Longhorns’ practice facility at UT Golf Club. The complex and driving range will be called "Scheff’s Kitchen."
Scheffler and Meredith have remained close to Coach Fields and his wife Pearl. Last year, during an alumni pro-am, Scheffler let Pearl wear his Olympic Gold Medal all day. Although the Coach knew his former player had another motive.
“That helped him because he knew everyone wanted to see that gold medal … and Pearl got to be an Olympian for the day. He just finds fun ways to enjoy that moment but not be too overwhelmed by it, and he’s really good about it.” – Texas Men's Golf Coach John Fields
Other Texas golfers have contributed to the Longhorns golf facility. Jordan Spieth helped design and fund the construction of a six-hole short course at the club called "Spieth Lower 40." And Texas alum, and US Open winner, Tom Kite, recently remastered the team’s chipping area.
Of course, Scheffler also was back on the UT Campus last year to serve as the guest picker for ESPN College Football GameDay. He also received his first major award on GameDay. In 2022 Fields presented Scheffler with the Jack Nicklaus Trophy, his first PGA Tour Player of the Year award. He's now won it three years in a row.
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