Scottie Scheffler Enjoying Paternity Leave

Scottie Scheffler, the world’s top-ranked golfer, has opted out of this weekend’s Wells Fargo Championship, a significant preparatory event ahead of golf’s next major tournament. The decision comes as he awaits the arrival of his first child with wife Meredith. The PGA Tour has confirmed that Scheffler, who clinched victory at the RBC Heritage on April 22, has remained off the competition circuit since then.

The next major tournament on the golf calendar is the PGA Championship, slated to commence on May 16. Major championships, such as The Masters which Scheffler triumphed in last month, are esteemed events that attract both ardent golf enthusiasts and casual observers alike. The schedule for this year’s majors includes The U.S. Open in June and The British Open in July.

Despite his recent dominance on the course, Scheffler’s priority is his growing family. Throughout the Masters and the RBC Heritage, he reiterated his commitment to leaving any tournament early should his wife go into labor. Following his win at the RBC Heritage, Scheffler embarked on a planned hiatus from competitive golf to await the arrival of his child and relish quality time with his loved ones. However, as of May 2, there had been no news of the baby’s birth.

The absence of Scheffler from the Wells Fargo Championship holds significance not only due to its proximity to the PGA Championship but also because it is one of the PGA Tour’s premier events. Signature events like these offer substantial prize money and FedExCup points, and participation is restricted to top-ranked players.

Scheffler’s recent stellar performance, with four wins in the last five tournaments and a second-place finish in the fifth, underscores his status as the leading golfer in the world. Despite his hiatus, golf enthusiasts eagerly await his return to the course, both as a formidable competitor and, soon, as a proud father.