Here are five quotes from Scheffler over the years, including at the Open Championship, that set him apart. At his press conference on Tuesday ahead of the Open Championship, Scheffler told the media that family is his priority in life, not golf, per a video shared by Golf Digest.

World Number One Scottie Scheffler made headlines with his profound press conference in the build up to the Open Championship as he questioned his desire to win golf tournaments. The typically unflappable American proved in Portrush why he is the world number one as he toyed with the field throughout.

Scottie Scheffler clinched the Open Championship at Royal Portrush to go a step closer to winning the career Grand Slam, with his manager making a cheeky joke afterwards

Scheffler's father, Scott Scheffler, is from Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. He was a carpenter and stay-at-home dad throughout Scottie's youth, and he played a role in the star golfer's interest in the sport as a kid, including taking him to the driving range and with Diane, eventually getting Scottie access to Royal Oaks Country Club in Dallas.

Five days after Scottie Scheffler waxed poetic about not finding his life's joy from winning golf tournaments, he won another golf tournament -- a big one. The Open Championship. His first win at The Open, and his fourth career major title.

Scottie Scheffler celebrated his Open Championship win with his wife and son, leading to a heartwarming scene on the 18th green.

Dallas' Scottie Scheffler notched a runaway win at The Open Sunday, adding to his impressive earnings in 2025.

Scottie Scheffler was amused by a joke that his agent and manager made while celebrating his triumph at the Open, which may have been in reference to Rory McIlroy

American made headlines in highlighting that the winning feeling is temporary and shallow – but others feel the same way

Scottie Scheffler is currently the greatest golfer on the planet, just won the 2025 Open Championship, and is marching toward history... but he has a refreshing perspective on golf's importance in life.