Behind every amazing golfer is an exceptional caddie, helping them through thick and thin. Scottie Scheffler and Ted Scott are no different. Fans have witnessed quite a few great moments with the duo over the years of their partnership, but is that going to be the case for the 2024 Paris Olympics as well? The answer is yes!

A caddie plays a crucial role in supporting a golfer during a game, and the Olympics recognize their importance. According to Olympic rules, a caddie can accompany the player on the course, carrying their clubs and giving assistance when necessary. The rule suggests, “A caddie may accompany a player on the course, carry the player’s clubs, and assist with strategy, yardage, reading of greens, and club selection.”

A caddie can help golfers navigate the greens by using their expertise to read the slope and curve of the greens. So it’s safe to say that Scott will be accompanying Scheffler at Le Golf National, as he has accompanied him to all the events ever since their partnership in 2021. Yes, that’s right! The duo has been with each other for almost 3 years now, and Scott surely proved to be a blessing for Scheffler. 

Having caddied for the great golfer and 2-time major winner Bubba Watson for fifteen years, Scott has proven himself to be a seasoned caddy. And that’s exactly why Scheffler chose him. After Watson and Scott parted ways in 2021 because of Watson’s wrist and knee injuries, it didn’t take much time for the 12-time PGA winner to come knocking at Scott’s door. 

And ever since they joined forces, the fans have only witnessed Scheffler’s great gameplay. Scott helped Scheffler win his first major title at the 2022 Master Tournament; there was no stopping them after that! Scheffler won the 2023 PLAYERS Championship, the 2024 Master Tournament, and 5 other tournaments this year, all with Scott’s help. 

And the pair are going to be together yet again at the Olympics this year. However, is there any change in other rules that may be different from the regular Tour events? 

Is there any difference between Olympic rules and regular Tour rules?

While Olympic golf shares a lot of similarities with the PGA Tour, there are some unique twists. For instance, the Olympic format is different from that of the PGA Tour when it comes to the cut., whereas in the PGA Tour, players are eliminated mid-tournament. This is not the case in the Olympics. All 60 golfers play all four rounds.

You could say that the no-cut rule is similar to LIV Golf’s format but with an extra 18 holes. Rest everything remains pretty much the same. In case of a tie, there is a playoff to decide the winner. So are you excited to see who takes home the gold this year? Let us know in the comment section below!