Scottie Scheffler gives two-word answer on putting sex rule in place with his wife

Scottie Scheffler’s Two-Word Response to Intimacy Ban Question Says It All

Scottie Scheffler recently found himself unable to keep a straight face when asked about imposing a sex ban with his wife for professional reasons. The 28-year-old golfer, who secured his second Masters title in April, came close to missing the tournament due to a personal matter — his wife, Meredith, was more than eight months pregnant with their son, Bennett. Fortunately, Bennett was born three weeks after the tournament concluded. Scheffler had made it clear that he would leave the competition immediately if Meredith went into labor, no matter how well he was playing.

Given that professional golf is seasonal, with most major tournaments happening between April and October, one might assume players plan family life around the off-season. But that doesn’t seem to be a priority in the Scheffler household.

Appearing on the “Pardon My Take” podcast, Scheffler was asked if he had ever considered implementing a “sex ban” at certain times of the year to avoid situations like the one he faced during the Masters. Laughing, Scheffler replied, “Not quite.” He added, “It’s pretty difficult to have babies, so whenever the next one decides to show up, we’ll be pretty grateful.”

While unusual, abstaining from intimacy before important sporting events isn’t unheard of. Many prominent boxers have imposed such bans leading up to major fights. Even football managers like former England coach Fabio Capello and Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola have encouraged their players to avoid intimacy at critical moments in their careers.

Scheffler went on to explain how becoming a father has given him a healthier perspective on life and his career. “Being a dad has helped me mentally, because golf can be tough, and we can be our own harshest critics,” said the World No. 1 golfer.

He added that his approach to tough days on the course has changed since the arrival of his son. “Now, when I come home after a tough day, I think, ‘If this was Bennett, what would I say to him?’ That’s been really helpful.” He also expressed how seeing his son’s excitement when he walks through the door helps put everything else into perspective. “When Bennett sees me and is like, ‘Hey man, what’s up?’ you forget about everything else. It’s pretty amazing.”