Teddy Scot Recovers to Caddie for Schefller at Olympics
Scottie Scheffler has been soaking in the charms of Paris as he prepares to kick off his Olympic journey. The world number one golfer has embraced the role of a quintessential American tourist in the French capital, sharing pictures on social media of his visits to iconic locations such as the Louvre Art Museum and…
Scottie Scheffler has been soaking in the charms of Paris as he prepares to kick off his Olympic journey. The world number one golfer has embraced the role of a quintessential American tourist in the French capital, sharing pictures on social media of his visits to iconic locations such as the Louvre Art Museum and the Seine river with his wife Meredith and their newborn son Bennett. The Seine was notably the site of the Olympic opening ceremony last week.
Indulging in local cuisine, Scheffler has enjoyed classic Parisian treats like crepes and croissants. Additionally, he’s showcased his tennis skills alongside his caddie, Ted Scott, humorously noting that they’re “pretending we are Team USA tennis,” in a nod to USA flag-bearer Coco Gauff.
However, the fun is set to turn serious as Scheffler gears up for the golf competition at Le Golf National. He headlines a formidable field that includes prominent players like Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, and Jon Rahm.
Scheffler’s selection for Team USA follows an exceptional season, highlighted by his second Masters title in April and five PGA Tour victories, including The Players Championship. His most recent triumph was at the Travelers Championship in June, making him a strong contender for the FedExCup title in late August. Recently, Scheffler secured a T7 finish at The Open, where his Olympic teammate Schauffele clinched a remarkable win at Royal Troon.
Schauffele, the defending Olympic champion, is expected to be a significant rival for Scheffler in the quest for gold in Paris. The 28-year-old Scheffler expressed his excitement about competing on the Olympic stage, emphasizing the pride of representing his country.
“Playing for your country is always extremely exciting, and it will be pretty surreal doing it on the Olympic stage. It’s also good bragging rights for people that tell me golf is not a sport – I can say it’s an Olympic sport. I’m just excited to go there and experience the Olympics, see some other sports, go to the village, see other athletes and just be part of it all. It should be a fun, special week.”
The men’s Olympic golf competition is set to begin at Le Golf National at 8 am UK time on Thursday morning.
