American golfer Scottie Scheffler triumphed at the 2024 Masters Tournament in Augusta on Sunday, but it is his comments about his faith that are also attracting attention in Christian circles.
Scheffler, the favorite at the start of the tournament and the number one golfer in the world, won by four strokes, defeating Sweden’s Ludvig Aberg, England’s Tommy Fleetwood (69) and his fellow Americans Collin Morikawa and Max Homa.
Two green jackets in three years!
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When asked earlier in the week if golf defines him, Schleffer said no. “I’m a faithful guy,” he replied. “I believe in a Creator. I believe in Jesus. Ultimately, I think that’s what defines me the most.
“I believe in Jesus. Ultimately I think that’s what defines me the most.
The world’s number one golfer, Scottie Scheffler, shares what defines him. pic.twitter.com/LoFnoySJY5
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He continued:
I feel like I have been given a platform to compete and showcase my talent. It’s not something I did. I think I sat here a couple of years ago doing the interview after the 2022 Masters, and I thought, ‘Yeah, I was unprepared for what was about to happen. I didn’t know what was going to happen.’ I was very anxious that morning. I didn’t know what to expect and it’s hard to describe the feeling.
But I think that’s what defines me the most: it’s my faith. I believe in a Creator, that I was called to come here, do my best, compete, and glorify God, and that’s pretty much it.
Scheffler is also awaiting the birth of his first child with wife Meredith and has said he will leave “without notice” if necessary.
“As far as labor goes, I wouldn’t say I’m very worried,” she said. “We didn’t see any of the early signs. But pregnancy is strange. It can happen at any time. Yes, open lines of communication and you can contact me if you need to.
Luckily for Scheffler, his wife didn’t go into labor and he earned his second Masters victory in three years, collecting a cool $3.6 million.