Scottie Scheffler may be chasing one of golf's biggest achievements this week, but away from the course, the world's No. 1 golfer says his happiest moments come at home with his wife Meredith and their two young sons. In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Scheffler opened up about fatherhood, family life, and why spending time with Bennett and Remy means more to him than any trophy. The 29-year-old is preparing for the U.S. Open while also looking forward to celebrating Father's Day and his 30th birthday.
Scottie Scheffler Says Being with Sons Bennett and Remy Is the Best Part of Life Away from Golf
Speaking to PEOPLE at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson in Texas, Scheffler reflected on how much his life has changed since he and Meredith first started dating in high school. “It’s just amazing to see how far our lives have come, and now we have two little ones... It’s a bit surreal,” Scheffler said. “When you date in high school, you never really know how things are going to work out.” The couple now share two sons: Bennett, who recently turned 2, and Remy, who was born on March 27.
While fans know Scheffler for his success on the PGA Tour, he says the moments he values most are the simple ones at home. Once the golf season ends, he is eager to get back to everyday family life. “Immediately when the season ends, the first thing I want to do is just spend the time at home,” he said. Talking about Bennett, Scheffler laughed as he described his son's interests. “Bennett is hilarious. He’s just your typical little boy, he loves cars and trucks and dirt. He loves golf, he loves sports, and I look forward to just being able to be there and experience those things with him.”
Scottie Scheffler Explains Why Golf Success Does Not Define Who He Is
Scheffler has won 20 PGA Tour titles since turning professional in 2018 and remains the top-ranked golfer in the world. He is now one U.S. Open victory away from completing golf's career Grand Slam. Even with that opportunity ahead of him, Scheffler says his perspective has not changed.
With three-month-old Remy, some of his favorite moments are the quiet ones. “Just getting a little smile and helping him fall asleep. When they’re that age and they fall asleep on you, it’s the greatest,” he said.
Scheffler also looked back at comments he made before last year's Open Championship, when he questioned why winning mattered so much. “I was just trying to communicate, yes, I love competition,” he explained. “But I think, once you accomplish something, you wake up the morning after, and you’re like, ‘Okay, I still have to get breakfast.’ Life still goes on.”
That mindset remains central to how he views both golf and family. “I’m so grateful for the accomplishments,” Scheffler said, “but at the end of the day, it doesn’t change who I am as a person.”
