Scottie Scheffler fought back tears while cradling his newborn baby during an emotional interview with Amanda Balionis after securing victory at the Travelers Championship.
The current World No. 1 triumphed on a thrilling final day at the PGA Tour’s prestigious event in Connecticut. Amidst high drama, climate change protestors disrupted play on the 18th green just as Scheffler and co-leader Tom Kim prepared for crucial putts. After swift intervention by law enforcement and a clean-up operation by course staff, Kim forced a playoff round before Scheffler ultimately clinched his sixth PGA Tour win of the year.
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In a heartwarming moment post-victory, Scheffler shared insights with CBS reporter Balionis about his newfound fatherhood, holding his one-month-old son, Bennett. Reflecting on his changed routines since becoming a dad, he remarked, “The afternoons look a lot different now. Less TV and more figuring out our little ones—it’s been a blast, surrounded by great friends out here.”
His voice cracking with emotion, Scheffler added, “And it’s just awesome.”
Scheffler and his wife Meredith welcomed their first child just before last month’s PGA Championship, marking a whirlwind six weeks for the two-time Masters champion. The journey included unexpected off-course challenges, such as an incident in Kentucky where all charges against Scheffler related to an altercation with police were eventually dropped.
The drama didn’t end there. At the Travelers Championship, Extinction Rebellion protestors disrupted proceedings with powder-throwing and messages advocating for climate action. Despite the disturbance, officials swiftly restored order, allowing Sche