Introduction
Scottie Scheffler who was born on 21st June, 1996 is an American professional golfer. His real name is Scott Alexander Scheffler who plays on the PGA Tour. Not only that, he has also held that position for over 100 weeks.
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Quick Facts
| Real Name | Scott Alexander Scheffler. |
| Nick Name | Scottie Scheffler. |
| Birthplace | Ridgewood, New Jersey. |
| Date of Birth | 21st June, 1996. |
| Age | 28 years old. |
| Height | 6 Feet 3 Inches / 191 Cm. |
| weight | 91 kg / 200 lbs. |
| Eye Color | Hazel. |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Star Sign | Cancer |
| Nationality | American |
| Residence | Dallas, Texas. |
| Religion | Catholic. |
| Marital Status | Married to Meredith Scudder in 2020. |
| Relationship Status | Single. |
| Kids | On 8th May 2024, their first child was born, named Bennett. |
| Profession | Professional basketball Golfer. |
| College | University of Texas at Austin. |
| Turned professional | 2018. |
| Current tour(s) | PGA Tour |
| Former tour(s) | Korn Ferry Tour. |
| Professional wins | 17. |
| Highest Ranking | (March 27, 2022) (105 weeks, as of 15th September, 2024) |
| Net Worth | $90 Million (INR 7,51.32 Cr). |
| Last Updated | October 2024. |
Scottie Scheffler Early life
He was born in Ridgewood, New Jersey on June 21, 1996. His father, Scott, grew up in Englewood Cliffs and studied at St. Cecilia High School in Englewood while his mother, Diane grew up in Park Ridge. She studied at Park Ridge High School, & there she was a friend and classmate of James Gandolfini. Also Read Jennifer Kupcho Net Worth
Professional Career
2019
He earned his 2019 Web.com Tour card through qualifying school & On 26th May 2019, he fired a bogey-free, 9-under 63 playing the back nine in 30 — to force a playoff.
2020
In his first start of 2020, Scottie was tied for the lead with Andrew Landry after three rounds at The American Express. In August 2020, he finished tied for fourth at the 2020 PGA Championship. In the same months, he shot a 12-under 59 at The Northern Trust & his round was the joint second-lowest in PGA Tour history and just the 12th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history.
2021
Scottie recorded the first runner-up finish of his PGA Tour career in March 2021 at the WGC Match Play & he was defeated 2 & 1 by Billy Horschel in the final. At the 2021 Masters Tournament, Scottie tied for 18th & then posted top-10 finishes at each of the three other majors. He then tied-8th at the 2021 PGA Championship, tied-7th at the 2021 U.S. Open, and tied-8th at the 2021 Open Championship. Also Read Kristen Gillman Net Worth
2022
On 13th February 2022, Scottie won his first-ever PGA Tour title at the WM Phoenix Open on the third hole of a sudden-death playoff against Patrick Cantlay. After three weeks he won his second career PGA Tour title at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando, Florida. Next month he won the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play in Austin, Texas, defeating Kevin Kisner in the final match. With this win, he then moved to world number one in the Official World Golf Ranking.
2023
In February 2023, he successfully defended his title at the WM Phoenix Open & shot a final round 6-under 65 to beat Nick Taylor by two strokes. After this achievement, he returned to number one in the Official World Golf Ranking. In March, he won The Players Championship by five strokes and achieved the number-one ranking in the Official World Golf Ranking for the second time. It was also the largest margin of victory in The Players Championship since Stephen Ames won by six in 2006. Scottie joined Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus as the only players to win the Masters Tournament and The Players Championship in 12 months. Must Read Joel Dahmen Net Worth
2024
In March, he won the Arnold Palmer Invitational for the second time in his career he then ended the week at Bay Hill 15-under par, the lowest score since Rory McIlroy’s 2018 win. After that he shot an 8-under 64 in the final round to overcome a five-shot deficit, matching the largest comeback by a Players Championship winner at TPC Sawgrass. Next at the Houston Open, Scottie had a chance to win three events in a row & was in the final group on Sunday and had a birdie putt from six feet on the 18th green to force a playoff. Also Read Ryann O’Toole Bio
Personal life
Scottie met his wife, Meredith Scudder, in high school to whom he married in 2020. On 8th May 2024, the couple gave birth to their first son Bennett.
Net Worth
His net worth is approx $90 Million (INR 7,51.32 Cr) as of 2024. Apart from golf, his endorsements helped him increase his net worth. In 2024, he will be The World’s Highest-Paid Golfers Earnings according to Forbes. He earned $61 million (INR 5,09.23 Cr).
Salary
He has added a huge amount to his wealth from the prize money he received on the PGA Tour. As per the Spotrac reports he made $27.3 million (INR 2,27.90 Cr) in his career earnings in the 2023 season. In 2022 $29.6 million (INR 2,47.10 Cr). So his total on-course career earnings stand at $95.6 million (INR 7,98.07 Cr) as of 2024. His average annual salary is $15.9 million (INR 1,32.73 Cr). As per the Forbes reports his salary is approx $41 million (INR 3,42.26 Cr). Also Read Tyler Duncan Net Worth
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FAQ
Q. How much did Scotty Scheffler make in 2024?
Ans:- His total on-course career earnings stand at $95.6 million (INR 7,98.07 Cr) as of 2024.
