Golf’s legendary Scotty Cheffler talks about his boyfriend and his cheating divorce.
In December 2020, a high school enthusiast married a celebration. Life couldn’t be sweeter for Scottie Scheffler and his wife, Meredith. The pro golfer is coming off the best year of his career, with a record-breaking Masters win in April 2024 (his second in three years). The 28-year-old also won a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics and went viral for his emotional reaction to the national anthem on the podium. But beyond his success on the green, the athlete says his biggest achievement was becoming a father for the first time to his son Bennett. Embarking on the journey of parenthood was a major milestone for this couple, who share one of our favorite golf love stories. The high school sweethearts had been in love with each other since their freshman year, but didn’t start dating until their senior year. The couple had a quirky winter-themed wedding in December 2020 and recently welcomed their first child.Here’s everything you need to know about Scottie and Meredith Scheffler’s love story, including how they ignited their romance, details about their married life, and how she supported him throughout his illustrious career. Scottie Scheffler’s wife is Meredith (Scudder) Scheffler. A native of Dallas, Texas, she attended Texas A&M University and graduated with a degree in communications. She currently works as the Opportunity Director for Behind Every Door, a nonprofit that provides programs to children and teens in underserved areas of Dallas.In an interview with Essential Golf, she spoke about her passion for this career: I love being part of an organization that gives kids the opportunity to not only show and discover their talents, but also to see who God created them to be.How Scottie and Meredith Scheffler MetScotty Scheffler and his wife Meredith met when they were freshmen in high school. The Dallas natives attended Highland Park High School and reportedly dated early on, but it wasn’t until their senior year that they started dating. “In high school, I always thought of him as a very down-to-earth guy who had a very humble air about him and didn’t take himself too seriously,” Meredith told Golf Digest. “Even though he had some great accomplishments, that wasn’t the most important thing to him.” Scottie Scheffler and his wife Meredith have been there for each other (almost) since the beginning. From high school hallways to the PGA Tour, here’s a quick look at the couple’s entire relationship history from 2013 to today.2013–2014: Scottie Scheffler and Meredith Scheffler start datingScotty Scheffler and Meredith Scudder met as freshmen at Highland Park High School, but it wasn’t until their senior year that they officially started dating. And yet, even though she’d known him for four years, Meredith didn’t realize just how talented her boyfriend was until she saw him in a commercial for a golf tournament.”I won the USA Junior in 2013 and then had the opportunity to play against Byron Nelson as a senior in 2014,” Scheffler said during a press conference at the 2023 Sentry Men’s Tournament of Champions. “One day I was at [Meredith’s] house, we were hanging out with her dad or something, and there was a commercial on TV. And she looked around somehow. She said, ‘Wait a minute, isn’t that next weekend? Isn’t that what you’re doing?'”Scotty and Meredith continued dating after high school, even as they went their separate ways in college. (He attended the University of Texas, and she studied at Texas A&M University.) After four years of long-distance dating, Scheffler proposed during a hiking trip in Arbor Hills Nature Preserve in Texas. Scotty and Meredith Scheffler were married at Arlington Hall in Dallas, Texas on December 4, 2020. The couple incorporated a winter aesthetic into their wedding, even gifting guests red Santa hats to wear during the reception. We detail the details of their wedding celebration below.Champion Scottie Scheffler shared adorable details about his relationship with his wife. The golfer admitted to reporters that he didn’t know much about the sport when they first started dating, but after years of cheering at various PGA tournaments, he’s become something of an amateur pro.”She’s a quick learner,” he said. “She’s a student of the game. She’s come to learn it.” He also added that the game helped foster a deeper relationship with her in-laws. “She spends a lot of time with my parents, who love golf,” he continued. “She’s studying.”April 2024: Pregnant Meredith Scheffler cheers on husband Scottie from afar as he wins the MastersScotty Scheffler and his wife, Meredith, were the center of attention at the 2024 Masters. With the first baby arriving three weeks after the tournament date, the cheper told Golf Channel that he would always leave Augusta if his wife went to work. Fortunately, he didn’t have to withdraw early -he won the tournament (three years marked his second master’s victory). “It’s a very special moment for both of us,” Scheffler said during a much-anticipated interview at Augusta National’s Butler Cabin, where he talked about balancing the tournament with his wife’s upcoming baby. “Words can’t describe what it means to win this tournament again. I really can’t describe what it feels like to be a father for the first time,” he said. “I’m looking forward to the opportunity to go home and celebrate Meredis. There was a long week without her, but I can’t wait to go home.May 2024: Meredith’s son and Scotty Shuffler were bornFortunately, Scotty Chefrup did not have to leave the master early. A few weeks after the tournament, he and his wife welcomed their son, Bennett, in May 2024. The new father told reporters about the milestone on Golf Channel: Of course, the Scheffler home was a fun one.The golfer also shared a photo of the newborn on Instagram, writing, “Welcome to the world, baby. Your mommy and daddy love you so much.August 2024: Scottie Scheffler’s wife and son celebrate gold medal in ParisScotty Scheffler and his wife made the most of the time at the Paris Olympics. Before their golf competition, the couple participated in his son’s Bennett, Chifler and Gymnastics tournament, was overwhelmed by emotions, saw Simona Birz and Suni, and received medals on several side. Shortly after, the cheper fired -19 through the tournament and then received his own gold equipment, but his wife and son encouraged him. “It’s been a long week. It’s been a tough week. “I played great golf today and I’m proud to come home with a medal,” the athlete told reporters after his big win, adding afterwards that his only goal was to have fun. Be here now, work as hard as you can and try to bring out the best in yourself. »