Scottie Scheffler makes emotional family admission after crushing rivals at FedEx St Jude Championship




Scottie Scheffler has opened up on the challenge of balancing golf with his growing family after storming to his second victory of the year at the FedEx St. Jude Championship.The world-class American produced another commanding display on Sunday, carding a final-round four-under-par 66 to finish on 17-under and eight shots clear of the chasing pack.Scheffler had started the day holding just a two-stroke advantage but rapidly turned the tournament into a procession to claim the 21st PGA Tour title of his career.The victory carried additional significance for the 30-year-old as it was his first since becoming a father for the second time earlier this year.Scheffler and his wife welcomed their second son, Remy, on March 27, just weeks before the Masters.And after putting the finishing touches on his emphatic triumph, Scheffler admitted it had been a hectic few months for his family.”It’s been a busy year, adding Remy to the mix,” Scheffler said.”I think he’s spent more time away from the house traveling than he has been at home for his lifetime. He’s a little trooper and so is my wife and other son.Scottie Scheffler has opened up on the challenge of balancing golf with his growing family after storming to his second victory of the year at the FedEx St. Jude Championship | REUTERS”It’s been a busy year and it’s nice to be able to celebrate a win this week.”Scheffler had repeatedly threatened to add another trophy following Remy’s arrival without managing to get over the line.That wait ended emphatically at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, with his latest victory also securing another slice of PGA Tour history.At the age of 30, Scheffler became the third-youngest player to reach 21 PGA Tour victories.Five things to know about Scottie Scheffler | GB NEWSOnly Tiger Woods, who achieved the milestone at 24, and Jack Nicklaus, who did so at 27, reached that number at a younger age.Yet Scheffler’s latest success comes as the American continues to adjust his approach to life on the circuit.Before the Byron Nelson, he acknowledged that becoming a father of two had changed the amount of time he could dedicate to practising.Rather than remaining at the course for extended periods, Scheffler has become increasingly determined to make the most of his time before returning home to his wife and children.Following Sunday’s victory, he explained how separating golf from family life had become an important part of that process.”I’m always trying to work on is just continuing to get the most out of each day, just be where my feet are,” Scheffler revealed.Scottie Scheffler was imperious as he won the FedEx St Jude Championship | GETTY”I don’t want to be at the golf course thinking about anything else other than my practice. I don’t want to be at home wishing I could have done more practice.”I want to be at home with my kids, with my wife. And I feel like that’s something I’m always trying to work on, just trying to be present and get the most out of out of each day.”Scheffler also reserved praise for caddie Ted Scott, crediting him with helping maintain his composure during another dominant performance.He additionally acknowledged the wider team working behind the scenes as he continues to juggle the demands of competing at the highest level with life as a father of two.