When Scottie Scheffler raised the championship trophy at The Open Championship 2025, all eyes poured back to him – the worthy champion of the most prestigious summer tournament. However, in that glorious moment, another was also respected: Ted Scott – Caddie trusted and the irreplaceable companion of Scheffler.
After the choking championship at Royal Troon, experts estimate Ted Scott will receive a reward of up to 300,000 USD, equivalent to about 10% of the total bonus that Scheffler received from the tournament organizers. A huge number for any caddie – but for Ted Scott, this is not just a material reward. What touched him was the more than 11 simple words Scheffler said after winning: “Without you, there is no glory.”
That is not a social saying. For Scheffler, Ted Scott is not merely a stick, but a fire -transmission, a silent strategist, and also a spiritual support whenever he lost on the field.
They have been together since 2021, when Scheffler was a potential young golfman but never won the title of PGA Tour. Ted Scott, who accompanied Bubba Watson in the two championships The Masters, accepted a new start with Scheffler – and the rest was history. From 2022 to now, they have won nearly 20 big and small titles together, including The Masters, The Players Championship and now The Open.
What makes Ted Scott specially not lies in the number of titles. He never searched for his own glory. On the contrary, this 50 -year -old man always chose to stand quietly behind, listen, advise, give advice in key moments and brush all the pressure so that his golfers were free to show.
At The Open this year, when Scheffler almost broke a Birdie decided in hole 17, Ted Scott himself walked back, said a few short sentences, helping him to stabilize his heartbeat and make a perfect shot. Many viewers did not hear what he said, but Scheffler’s eyes later said it all – absolute trust.
During the post -match press conference, when asked about the generous bonus for TED, Scheffler smiled and said: “Money is only a small part. What he makes me throughout 72 holes is bigger than any number. I owe him more than what I can pay.”
Many people think that Scheffler will set up a new empire in the modern golf village. But for many others, without Ted Scott, that journey would not be complete. In a personal sport like golf, it is rare for such a strong friendship – between a young golfer on the peak and a seasoned caddie, full of patience and tolerance.
Ted Scott once said in an interview: “I am not here to be famous. I’m here because I believe in the people I companion.” And today, it was the person he believed in bringing him to the peak of fame, in the simplest and most touching way.
Scottie Scheffler’s victory at The Open 2025 was not only a mark in his career, but also a deep gratitude for the loyal Caddie – who had accompanied him through each stick, every moment of ups and downs, and now he reached the world peak.
