Early Life and Education of Scottie Scheffler: A Complete Timeline

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Scottie Scheffler

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. A dominant force in the sport, Scheffler has secured two major championships, winning the Masters Tournament in both 2022 and 2024, solidifying his place among the elite golfers of today.

1960: Arnold Palmer's Victories

In 1960, Arnold Palmer had a comparable winning streak including the Masters. Scheffler was the first golfer since Palmer, 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 Wins Masters

In 1991, Ian Woosnam won the Masters Tournament.

1992: Fred Couples Wins Masters

In 1992, Fred Couples won the Masters Tournament.

June 21, 1996: Scottie Scheffler's Birth

On June 21, 1996, Scottie Scheffler was born. He would grow up to become a world-renowned professional golfer.

Others born on this day/year

1997: Justin Leonard wins Open Championship

In 1997, Justin Leonard, who was later a mentor to Scheffler, won the Open Championship.

2000: Tiger Woods' Record

Tiger Woods had a streak of top-12 finishes better than Scheffler's in 2000-01.

2001: Tiger Woods Wins Masters

In 2001, Tiger Woods won the Masters Tournament.

2002: Tiger Woods Wins Masters

In 2002, Tiger Woods won the Masters Tournament.

2006: Stephen Ames Win

Since Stephen Ames won by six in 2006, the win at The Players Championship was the largest margin of victory.

2014: Recruited to Play Golf for Texas Longhorns

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

2018: Rory McIlroy's Bay Hill Win

At Bay Hill, Scheffler ended the week at 15-under par, the lowest score since Rory McIlroy's 2018 win.

2018: Graduated from the University of Texas at Austin

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

2020: Dustin Johnson Wins Masters

In 2020, Dustin Johnson won the Masters Tournament.

2020: Marriage to Meredith Scudder

In 2020, Scottie Scheffler married Meredith (née Scudder), whom he met in high school.

2022: Membership at Park Cities Presbyterian Church

As of 2022, Scheffler is a member of Park Cities Presbyterian Church.

February 2023: Full Swing on Netflix

In February 2023, Scheffler appeared in the sports documentary series Full Swing, which premiered on Netflix.

August 2023: Investor in Texas Ranchers Pickleball Team

In August 2023, Scheffler became an investor in the Texas Ranchers, a pickleball team.

May 8, 2024: Birth of First Child

On May 8, 2024, Scheffler's first child, a son named Bennett, was born.