Scottie Scheffler Paternity Leave Continues. May miss more

Scottie Scheffler, the FedExCup leader with an impressive record of four victories and a runner-up in his past five PGA TOUR starts, is anticipating the arrival of his first child with wife Meredith. This anticipation has led to Scheffler’s decision to miss the upcoming Wells Fargo Championship. The championship, scheduled to commence at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, marks the sixth Signature Event of the season.

Scheffler’s recent victories include a remarkable back-to-back win at the Masters and RBC Heritage, a feat not achieved since Bernhard Langer in 1985. Prior to these victories, he clinched a five-shot win at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and successfully defended his title at THE PLAYERS Championship with a final-round 64, becoming the first player to win back-to-back PLAYERS Championships.

In the realm of golf history, Scheffler’s achievements have positioned him alongside legends like Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus. He joined an elite group by winning multiple Masters and PLAYERS Championships, and his triumphs have placed him among the youngest players to achieve such milestones.

With the PGA Championship approaching at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, speculation surrounds Scheffler’s participation, given the uncertainty of his baby’s due date. Despite his commanding lead in both the FedExCup and Official World Golf Ranking, Scheffler’s primary focus remains on the impending arrival of his child, a journey he eagerly awaits alongside his wife Meredith.

Although Scheffler’s parents revealed that the baby has yet to be born, the exact due date remains undisclosed publicly. Scheffler himself had contingency plans in place during the Masters, prepared to fly back home to Dallas immediately if Meredith went into labor. However, with no such event occurring, the couple now patiently anticipates whether Scheffler’s quest for a Grand Slam in golf will continue amidst the joys of impending parenthood.