Overview
- At a press conference in Portrush, world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler asked what lasting purpose constant victories serve, calling tournament success unfulfilling.
- He stressed that his wife, Meredith, and son, Bennett, provide real meaning in his life and said he would quit golf if it ever threatened his family relationships.
- Andre Agassi posted an Instagram message inviting Scheffler to reach out anytime, and Chris Evert praised his honesty in a post on X.
- Golf peers including Rory McIlroy, J. J. Spaun and Justin Rose said they related to his feelings about the relentless treadmill of professional golf.
- He remains the odds-on favorite to win the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush, which begins July 17.