Scottie Scheffler has won three major championships, but the golf star was overcome with emotion as he recalled how his wife helped him win the Masters in 2022
Scottie Scheffler recalled an important conversation with his wife during the 2022 Masters(Image: YouTube/@ROLEX)
Scottie Scheffler was overcome with emotion as he remembered a crucial chat with his wife before clinching his first Masters title. The newly-crowned PGA Championship winner, who recently celebrated his third major victory with a five-stroke triumph at Quail Hollow, reflected on the conversation that spurred him to success in April 2022.
Scheffler, who had just climbed to world number one before he travelled to Augusta National three years ago, was preparing to lead the fourth day at the Masters when it struck him that he could be about to win his first major. He credited a heart-to-heart with his wife, Meredith, for giving him the push he needed to don the coveted Green Jacket.
“I remember it was a pretty windy week, and the golf course was playing so tough. Really, my goal was just to hang in there and play well,” Scheffler said in an interview with Rolex. “I did a good job of that. I went into Sunday with a three-shot lead.
“Going into Sunday morning, it’s the final round of the Masters. I wake up, turn on the TV, and start watching the golf. It seemed like all they could talk about was me.
“I think it kind of dawned on me: ‘holy smokes, this is a really big deal. I’ve worked my whole life to have a chance to win the Masters.’ I was a bit overwhelmed. I remember crying a lot. Just because I was able to sit there with my wife,” he explained.
“She’s my biggest supporter, she knows me better than anybody. She saw me go from being a fairly anonymous player of the Tour to being number one in the world. Then, to have a chance to win my first major, she kind of reminded me why I go out and play.”
The American won his first major title at the Masters in 2022 – and credits his wife for getting him over the line(Image: Keyur Khamar/PGA TOUR via Getty Images)
The memory still stirs profound feelings for Scheffler, who teared up while remembering the heartfelt conversation with his wife. “If I lost that day, she loves me the same, and it’s the same for my family,” he said.
“I get emotional because I really believe that. At the end of the day, the tournament doesn’t define who I am as a person. We have a saviour, He’s the guiding light for our lives, and that’s really what she told me that morning.”
Since claiming his maiden Masters title, Scheffler has bagged another 16 titles, including the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Players Championship, Masters, RBC Heritage, Memorial Tournament, Travelers Championship, and the Tour Championship throughout 2024.
Scheffler celebrated with his family after winning the PGA Championship last weekend(Image: Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Scheffler’s recent PGA Championship victory adds to his catalogue of unforgettable achievements. However, none may rival the feeling of his first Masters win, even if a four-putt on the final hole narrowed his lead to a mere three strokes ahead of Rory McIlroy.
“That got me to smile more because it was kind of a funny thing, but at the end of the day, it was pretty awesome,” Scheffler admitted. “Meredith was the first one to meet me on the green after.
“It’s just the most beautiful setting you can imagine, and my family’s there. I’m so grateful for those people and so it was really cool for us to have that moment together.”
