Early Life and Education of Scottie Scheffler: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Scottie Scheffler. A timeline of key moments.

Scottie Scheffler is an American professional golfer, currently ranked world number one. He has held the top spot in the Official World Golf Ranking for over 100 weeks. Scheffler's major championship wins include two Masters Tournaments and the 2025 PGA Championship, solidifying his position as a leading figure in the sport.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1960: Arnold Palmer's season

In 2022, Scottie Scheffler became the first golfer since Arnold Palmer in 1960, and only the second ever, to win as many events including the Masters in that span of time to begin a season.

1991: Ian Woosnam's Masters win

In 2022, Scottie Scheffler became the fifth golfer to enter the Masters Tournament ranked No. 1 in the world and go on to win the Masters, joining Ian Woosnam who did it in 1991.

1992: Fred Couples' Masters win

In 2022, Scottie Scheffler became the fifth golfer to enter the Masters Tournament ranked No. 1 in the world and go on to win the Masters, joining Fred Couples who did it in 1992.

June 21, 1996: Scottie Scheffler Born

On June 21, 1996, Scott Alexander Scheffler was born. He is an American professional golfer.

Others born on this day/year

1997: Justin Leonard's Open Championship victory

In 1997, Justin Leonard, who was later a mentor to Scheffler, won the Open Championship. Scheffler would later learn from him at the Royal Oaks Country Club.

2001: Tiger Woods' Masters win

In 2022, Scottie Scheffler became the fifth golfer to enter the Masters Tournament ranked No. 1 in the world and go on to win the Masters, joining Tiger Woods who did it in 2001.

2002: Tiger Woods' Masters win

In 2022, Scottie Scheffler became the fifth golfer to enter the Masters Tournament ranked No. 1 in the world and go on to win the Masters, joining Tiger Woods who did it in 2002.

2006: Diagnosis of James Ragan

In 2006, James Ragan, Scheffler's childhood friend, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, leading to the formation of the Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation.

2006: Stephen Ames's Players Championship victory

In March 2023, Scheffler won The Players Championship by five strokes, it was the largest margin of victory in The Players Championship since Stephen Ames won by six in 2006.

2012: High School State Title

In 2012, Scottie Scheffler won an individual state title while at Highland Park High School.

2014: Recruited to Texas Longhorns

In the fall of 2014, Scottie Scheffler was recruited to play golf for the Texas Longhorns at the University of Texas at Austin.

2018: Graduation and Turning Pro

In 2018, Scottie Scheffler graduated from the University of Texas at Austin's McCombs School of Business with a bachelor's degree in finance and turned professional in the spring.

2018: Turned Professional

In 2018, Scottie Scheffler officially turned professional, marking the start of his career on the professional golf circuit.

2019: Donation to Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation

In 2019, Scheffler donated $50,000 to the Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation and partnered with Ragan's sister to create a golf program for pediatric cancer patients.

2020: Marriage to Meredith Scudder

In 2020, Scheffler married Meredith Scudder at Arlington Hall in Dallas.

2020: Dustin Johnson's Masters win

In 2022, Scottie Scheffler became the fifth golfer to enter the Masters Tournament ranked No. 1 in the world and go on to win the Masters, joining Dustin Johnson who did it in 2020.

2022: Membership of Park Cities Presbyterian Church

In 2022, Scottie Scheffler was a member of Park Cities Presbyterian Church and attended Bible study with his caddie Ted Scott.

2024: Coaching and Footwork Analysis

As of 2024, Scheffler is coached by Randy Smith, his only swing coach since age seven. His unique footwork, dubbed the "Scheffler shuffle," involves a sliding motion and is a result of using ground reaction forces.

2024: Birth of First Child

In 2024, Scheffler and his wife Meredith welcomed their first child, a son named Bennett.

2024: Auction of GMC Yukon for Charity

In 2024, Scheffler auctioned off his 2012 GMC Yukon at a fundraiser for the Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation, with Jim Nantz winning the bid for $50,000.

2025: Attendance at NHL Western Conference Final Game 1

In 2025, Scottie Scheffler attended Game 1 of the NHL Western Conference Final between the Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers, three days after winning the 2025 PGA Championship.