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Scottie Scheffler prioritizes parenting, role as a dad over golf

Scheffler and his wife Meredith became parents last year, welcoming their son Bennett in May 2024, which he explained is ultimately his greatest priority in life over golf.

\"I love being able to play this game for a living. It's one of the greatest joys of my life. But does it fill the deepest wants and desires of my heart? Absolutely not,\" he said. \"I love being a father, I love be able to take care of my son. I love to be able provide for my family out here playing golf, and every day when I wake up early to go put in the work, my wife thanks me for going out and working so hard. And when I get home, I try and thank her every day for taking care of our son.\"

\"I'm blessed to be come out here and play golf, but if my golf ever started affecting my home life or it ever affected the relationship I have with my wife or with my son, that's gonna be the last day that I play out here for a living,\" Scheffler said without hesitation. \"This is not the be-all, end-all. This is not the most important thing in my life. And that's why I wrestle with, 'Why is this so important to me?' Because I would much rather be a great father than I would be a great golfer.\"

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