The WM Phoenix Open is set for a blockbuster finish on Sunday. While the tournament’s defending champion holds the aces, some of the willy old veterans aren’t far behind. Those include a certain Rickie Fowler [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rickie-fowler/], who has been gaining momentum for some time now. But what did he say about his struggles after his second-round heroics on Friday? RICKIE FOWLER AND HIS HONEST CONFESSION ON STRUGGLES The 34-year-old carded a 5-under 66 in the second round which propelled him within touching distance of a top-10 position. It’s been a long road for the popular golfer, who plummeted as low as 160th in the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR). Read more: ‘So Glad the LIV Losers Got Cut Out’: Surprise Tiger Woods Christmas Video With Rory McIlroy and Others Draws Mixed Reactions From the Golf World [https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-so-glad-the-liv-losers-got-cut-out-surprise-tiger-woods-christmas-video-with-rory-mcilroy-and-others-draws-mixed-reactions-from-the-golf-world/] After his immense display, Fowler didn’t mince words about his comeback [https://golfweek.usatoday.com/2023/02/10/wm-phoenix-open-jason-day-rickie-fowler-end-winless-droughts/]. “No one stays at the top,” he said. “You never stay at your best. You’re always going to have to deal with struggles and tough times. So it’s just part of being out here and part of the sport.” Rickie Fowler [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-07-10T164814Z_222882104_UP1EI7A1AODPK_RTRMADP_3_GOLF-OPEN.jpg]Golf – 150th Open Championship – St Andrews, Scotland, Britain – July 10, 2022 Rickie Fowler of the U.S. REUTERS/Craig Brough Since losing his way in the sport, Fowler started working with premier golf instructor Butch Harmon. The partnership has shown signs of promise. The 2015 Players Championship winner tied for second at the Zozo Championship last year. Recently inducted into the Player Advisory Council [https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-pga-tour-unveils-16-member-player-advisory-council-for-2023-rickie-fowler-makes-the-cut-along-with-scottie-scheffler-and-others/] for the 2023 season, he finished tied for eleventh place at the recently-concluded Farmers Insurance Open. WHO IS LEADING AT THE WM PHOENIX OPEN? Fowler’s hot streak might help him catch up with the man leading the tournament. Defending champion, Scottie Scheffler [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/scottie-scheffler/], who enjoyed a breakthrough season last year, finished two strokes ahead of his closest challenger after the second day’s play. The 26-year-old carded a three-under-par in the first round, before shooting a sensational 64 to stay clear of the rest of the field. Having recently lost out his eminent status as the World No. 1-ranked golfer, Scheffler would be looking to make amends to return to the top spot. Do you think Fowler can make a comeback victory at the WM Phoenix Open come Sunday? Or will Scheffler win the event and reclaim his place at the top of the summit? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below. Watch This Story: Unfortunate Injury Concerns Bothers Charlie Woods at the 2022 PNC Championship [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/golf-news-unfortunate-injury-concerns-bothers-charlie-woods-at-the-2022-pnc-championship/] 

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Who is </b><b>Rickie Fowler?</b></h2>
From the very start of his career, Rickie Fowler has impressed the golf world with his spectacular wins and brilliant gameplay and he has earned a rightful place in the history books of golf. From representing his country at the Olympics to the Ryder Cup, the PGA Tour Pro has garnered success not only on the course but off the course as well through various deals and endorsements. With a net worth reportedly around $40 million, the golfer also carries out various philanthropic endeavors as well.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Rickie Fowler</b><b>â€™s Early LifeÂ </b></h2>
Rick Yutaka Fowler, popularly known as Rickie Fowler, is an American professional golfer. Born on December 13, 1988, in Murrieta, California, Rod Fowler, owner of a trucking company, and Lynn Fowler. He also has a sister, Taylor. Similar to Rickie, everyone in his family is an athlete. His parents often participate in bike riding games, and his mother has also won a 24-hour mountain bike race as part of a five-woman team. His father was a motocross racer who took his son with him often. And finally, his sister was also a golf player back in college. His middle name comes from his maternal grandfather, who is of Japanese ethnicity.
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Fowler picked up the sport because of his grandfather and started his golf journey at the age of 3 but later learned more about it by himself by practicing only on a driving range. After showing promise in high school, Fowler joined Oklahoma State University in 2017, where he became a star with the Cowboys.

Fowler is still connected to his college and dons orange in honor of them on the final day of a tournament. He has multiple tattoos that bear different meanings. He has one dedicated to his grandfather, the Olympics logo, and also one in honor of Georgia Veach, the daughter of his friend who was diagnosed with Lissencephaly.

Fowler parted ways with his former caddie, Joe Skovron, in 2022. His new caddie is Ricky Romano, who has been a professional caddie since 2012.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Rickie Fowler</b><b>â€™s Wife and Children</b></h2>
Fowler is married to track and field amateur athlete Allison Stokke. The couple met back in 2017, and a year later they got engaged. Then, in October 2019, Fowler and Stokke tied the knot in an intimate ceremony. Allison Stokke is a fellow Southern Californian who hails from Newport Beach, California. The former gymnast studied at Newport Harbor High School. Her career as an athlete started during her freshman year; she even went on to rank number two in pole vaulting in California and the nation.

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UC Berkeley was the university of choice for Stokke, where she pursued a successful college career as a pole vaulter as she was a part of her university's track and field team. Stokke went on to break the freshman record in 2008 and also bagged the eighth position at the PAC 10 championships. Apart from being an athlete, Mrs. Fowler is also a sports model and has collaborated with brands like Nike, GoPro, and Athleta.

The golfer's family grew in 2021 as the couple welcomed their daughter, Maya Fowler, on November 18, 2021. Allison has often expressed her support for Fowler's golfing career and accompanies the golfer to his tournaments. The PGA Tour Pro even celebrated his Rocket Mortgage Classic win with his daughter and wife back in 2023.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Rickie Fowler</b><b>â€™s Net Worth 2024 (Update)</b></h2>
As per reports, the golfers' net worth is estimated to be around $40 million. His checks come from his PGA Tour victories, his smart investments, and his endorsements. With total career earnings of $49,028,429, In 2015, Fowler's name was featured in Forbes's 30 under 30 sports edition.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Rickie Fowler</b><b>â€™s Career</b></h2>
From the days of his collegiate career at Oklahoma University, Fowler had already made a name for himself as one of the up-and-coming rising stars in the golf circle. He further solidified the notion after winning the PGA Tour's Rookie of the Year in 2010. His first win came at the Wells Fargo Championship in 2012. His career started picking up the pace and in 2014, Fowler had one of his best runs at the Majors and managed to finish within the top 5 in all four tournaments.

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The following year, he bagged a glorious win at the 2015 Players Championship with a handful of birdies, which included him making a birdie at the iconic Island Green at the TPC Sawgrass, followed by a victory at the 2015 Deutsche Bank Championship in September. Fowler also represented the United States at the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games; he was one of the four players alongside Matt Kuchar, Patrick Reed, and Bubba Watson.

It was not the first time that Fowler represented his country; back in 2008, the PGA Tour Pro competed in the Palmer Cup and participated at the Walker Cup twice in 2007 and 2009. The Jupiter Island resident has been part of the US team at the Ryder Cup and his last appearance was in 2023. His latest PGA Tour <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-pga-tour-rickie-fowler-s-win-at-the-rocket-mortgage-classic-an-ultimate-fan-service-in-the-last-four-years/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">win came at the 2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic.</a>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Rickie Fowler</b><b>â€™s Partnerships and Endorsements</b></h2>
Fowler is famous for his endorsements. He partnered up with TaylorMade in January 2019 and has been using their golf balls and gloves since then. He has been the Mercedes-Benz global ambassador since 2016, after being their brand ambassador in the US since 2013. Fowler is also associated with other top companies, like Cobra (Puma) and Rocket Mortgage. The golfer is also engaged in endorsing Rolex, a luxurious watch brand. At the beginning of 2024, Farmers Insurance and Fowler <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-pga-tour-rickie-fowler-endorsement-deals-and-earnings-explored-farmers-insurance-puma-rocket-mortgage/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">parted ways after a decade-long partnership.</a>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Rickie Fowler</b><b>â€™s Career stats</b></h2>
The American became a pro in 2009 and joined the PGA Tour in 2010. He has played in 325 PGA Tour events and secured 6 wins on the American circuit. Out of the 325 events in which Fowler participated, he made the cut for 251 of the events. The 2017 Honda Classic winner has also been the runner-up 15 times and has 8 third-place finishes. Looking at his top 5 finishes, the number comes up to 46 and Fowler has 82 top 10 finishes to date.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Rickie Fowler</b><b>â€™s Charity and Foundation</b></h2>
He started the Rickie Fowler Foundation in 2011 to help provide aid for both Japanese and Native American communities. Their main focus is on widening educational opportunities in both communities and providing opportunities for at-risk youth. The foundation focuses on these communities because Fowlerâ€™s mother is half Navajo and half Japanese. Aside from the foundation, Fowler also participates in exhibition golf tournaments to raise funds for charity.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Rickie Fowler</b><b>â€™s Social Media Accounts</b></h2>
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Who is Rickie Fowler? From the very start of his career, Rickie Fowler has impressed the golf world with his spectacular wins and brilliant gameplay and he has earned a rightful place in the history books of golf. From representing his country at the Olympics to the Ryder Cup, the PGA Tour Pro has garnered success not only on the course but off the course as well through various deals and endorsements. With a net worth reportedly around $40 million, the golfer also carries out various philanthropic endeavors as well. Rickie Fowlerâ€™s Early LifeÂ  Rick Yutaka Fowler, popularly known as Rickie Fowler, is an American professional golfer. Born on December 13, 1988, in Murrieta, California, Rod Fowler, owner of a trucking company, and Lynn Fowler. He also has a sister, Taylor. Similar to Rickie, everyone in his family is an athlete. His parents often participate in bike riding games, and his mother has also won a 24-hour mountain bike race as part of a five-woman team. His father was a motocross racer who took his son with him often. And finally, his sister was also a golf player back in college. His middle name comes from his maternal grandfather, who is of Japanese ethnicity. February 2, 2024; Pebble Beach, California, USA; Rickie Fowler hits his tee shot on the 16th hole during the second round of the AT&amp;T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament at Pebble Beach Golf Links. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports &nbsp; Fowler picked up the sport because of his grandfather and started his golf journey at the age of 3 but later learned more about it by himself by practicing only on a driving range. After showing promise in high school, Fowler joined Oklahoma State University in 2017, where he became a star with the Cowboys. Fowler is still connected to his college and dons orange in honor of them on the final day of a tournament. He has multiple tattoos that bear different meanings. He has one dedicated to his grandfather, the Olympics logo, and also one in honor of Georgia Veach, the daughter of his friend who was diagnosed with Lissencephaly. Fowler parted ways with his former caddie, Joe Skovron, in 2022. His new caddie is Ricky Romano, who has been a professional caddie since 2012. Rickie Fowlerâ€™s Wife and Children Fowler is married to track and field amateur athlete Allison Stokke. The couple met back in 2017, and a year later they got engaged. Then, in October 2019, Fowler and Stokke tied the knot in an intimate ceremony. Allison Stokke is a fellow Southern Californian who hails from Newport Beach, California. The former gymnast studied at Newport Harbor High School. Her career as an athlete started during her freshman year; she even went on to rank number two in pole vaulting in California and the nation. April 4, 2018 &#8211; Augusta, GA, USA &#8211; Rickie Fowler and his girlfriend, Allison Stokke, walk the 1st fairway during the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Augusta, Ga. Masters practice round April 4, 2018 &#8211; ZUMAm67_ 20180404_zaf_m67_026 Copyright: xCurtisxComptonx UC Berkeley was the university of choice for Stokke, where she pursued a successful college career as a pole vaulter as she was a part of her university&#8217;s track and field team. Stokke went on to break the freshman record in 2008 and also bagged the eighth position at the PAC 10 championships. Apart from being an athlete, Mrs. Fowler is also a sports model and has collaborated with brands like Nike, GoPro, and Athleta. The golfer&#8217;s family grew in 2021 as the couple welcomed their daughter, Maya Fowler, on November 18, 2021. Allison has often expressed her support for Fowler&#8217;s golfing career and accompanies the golfer to his tournaments. The PGA Tour Pro even celebrated his Rocket Mortgage Classic win with his daughter and wife back in 2023. Rickie Fowlerâ€™s Net Worth 2024 (Update) As per reports, the golfers&#8217; net worth is estimated to be around $40 million. His checks come from his PGA Tour victories, his smart investments, and his endorsements. With total career earnings of $49,028,429, In 2015, Fowler&#8217;s name was featured in Forbes&#8217;s 30 under 30 sports edition. Rickie Fowlerâ€™s Career From the days of his collegiate career at Oklahoma University, Fowler had already made a name for himself as one of the up-and-coming rising stars in the golf circle. He further solidified the notion after winning the PGA Tour&#8217;s Rookie of the Year in 2010. His first win came at the Wells Fargo Championship in 2012. His career started picking up the pace and in 2014, Fowler had one of his best runs at the Majors and managed to finish within the top 5 in all four tournaments. The following year, he bagged a glorious win at the 2015 Players Championship with a handful of birdies, which included him making a birdie at the iconic Island Green at the TPC Sawgrass, followed by a victory at the 2015 Deutsche Bank Championship in September. Fowler also represented the United States at the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games; he was one of the four players alongside Matt Kuchar, Patrick Reed, and Bubba Watson. It was not the first time that Fowler represented his country; back in 2008, the PGA Tour Pro competed in the Palmer Cup and participated at the Walker Cup twice in 2007 and 2009. The Jupiter Island resident has been part of the US team at the Ryder Cup and his last appearance was in 2023. His latest PGA Tour win came at the 2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic. Rickie Fowlerâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements Fowler is famous for his endorsements. He partnered up with TaylorMade in January 2019 and has been using their golf balls and gloves since then. He has been the Mercedes-Benz global ambassador since 2016, after being their brand ambassador in the US since 2013. Fowler is also associated with other top companies, like Cobra (Puma) and Rocket Mortgage. The golfer is also engaged in endorsing Rolex, a luxurious watch brand. At the beginning of 2024, Farmers Insurance and Fowler parted ways after a decade-long partnership. Rickie Fowlerâ€™s Career stats The American became a pro in 2009 and joined the PGA Tour in 2010. He has played in 325 PGA Tour events and secured 6 wins on the American circuit. Out of the 325 events in which Fowler participated, he made the cut for 251 of the events. The 2017 Honda Classic winner has also been the runner-up 15 times and has 8 third-place finishes. Looking at his top 5 finishes, the number comes up to 46 and Fowler has 82 top 10 finishes to date. Rickie Fowlerâ€™s Charity and Foundation He started the Rickie Fowler Foundation in 2011 to help provide aid for both Japanese and Native American communities. Their main focus is on widening educational opportunities in both communities and providing opportunities for at-risk youth. The foundation focuses on these communities because Fowlerâ€™s mother is half Navajo and half Japanese. Aside from the foundation, Fowler also participates in exhibition golf tournaments to raise funds for charity. Rickie Fowlerâ€™s Social Media Accounts &nbsp;  Instagram @rickiefowler  Twitter @RickieFowler  Facebook @RickieFowlerPGA  &nbsp;  Personal Information  Full Name Rick Yutaka Fowler  Popular Name Rickie Fowler  Date of Birth December 13th, 1988  Birth Place Murrieta, California  Age 35  Height 5 feet, 9 inches  Weight 150 lbs  Parents Rod Fowler and Lyn Fowler  Siblings Taylor Fowler  Nationality American  Net Worth Estimated to be $40 million  Spouse Allison Stokke  Relationship/Martial Status Married  Children Maya Fowler  Profession Golfer  &nbsp;

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Scottie Scheffler is a two-time major champion who plays on the PGA Tour. Born in New Jersey, and raised in Texas, Schefflerâ€™s early interest in golf started at age 3. Although his father introduced him to multiple sports, the 27-year-old stuck with golf. Earning his way through the Korn Ferry Tour, Scottie Scheffler rose to the World No. 1 spot quite early in his career. Here is everything you need to know about the Texas star who has maintained unparalleled dominance in recent years.
<h2><b>Early life of Scottie Scheffler</b></h2>
Scottie Scheffler was born in New Jersey in 1996. However, he spent a part of his early childhood days in New Jersey. However, when his mother got a job there, they moved to Dallas. The 27-year-old is a member of the Royal Oaks Country Club, where his father enlisted him on borrowed money.

At the age of six, he started working with his swing coach, Randy Smith. Smith is still the instructor Scheffler trusts. Young Scheffler, however, played many sports growing up, including basketball, lacrosse, baseball, and football. However, he chose golf as a career, and that has been his dream since early childhood. His dream, however, started courtesy of a plastic golf club he was presented with by his parents.
<h2><b>Schefflerâ€™s professional wins</b></h2>
Scheffler has ten wins so far on the Tour. His maiden victory came at the 2022 WM Phoenix Open, when he defeated Patrick Cantlay in a playoff. He topped that with three more, including the Masters that year. The current world no. 1 golfer has made 102 cuts in the 121 tournaments he has played on the Tour.

[caption id="attachment_984665" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-984665" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-03-27T231749Z_1942145339_MT1USATODAY17977038_RTRMADP_3_PGA-WORLD-GOLF-CHAMPIONSHIPS-DELL-TECHNOLOGIES-MATCH-PLAY-FINAL-ROUND.jpg" alt="Scottie Scheffler" width="1920" height="1324" /> Mar 27, 2022; Austin, Texas, USA; Scottie Scheffler gestures while holding the Walter Hagen Cup after defeating Kevin Kisner (not pictured) in the final round of the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Scheffler, though, made his PGA Tour debut as a 17-year-old kid at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, then known as the AT&amp;T Byron Nelson. In his tour debut, Scheffler made a hole-in-one at the 221-yard second hole at the Four Seasons Resort. He settled for a T22 at the event.

A highly decorated college career raised the expectations of the Dallas native. Scheffler, however, exceeded those expectations, showcasing dominance reminiscent of Tiger Woods. In April 2024, Scottie Scheffler became the first golfer since Tiger Woods to win four tournaments in five starts.

Scheffler also shattered multiple records on the PGA Tour in 2024. Scheffler played 39 consecutive rounds at par or better. In 2023, Scheffler became the seventh-lowest average scorer in PGA Tour history. His adjusted score of 68.63 was bettered by only Tiger Woods in six years. Woods holds the record of 67.79; this year, Schefflerâ€™s scoring average is 67.50.

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Scheffler is also in the Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy league in terms of amassing ten PGA Tout titles. Woods took 76, and McIlroy took 92 events to reach that career milestone. Scheffler took 119. â€œ<i>In high school, I narrowed it down to just basketball and golf. My whole life, I knew how much I loved golf. It was the one sport I always wanted to be playing, regardless of the season,</i>â€ Scheffler said in 2018 to Golf Digest.
<h2><b>Scottie Scheffler: Net worthÂ </b></h2>
Per Forbes, Scheffler was already sitting on $47.1 million in 2023. His current net worth is north of $80M, especially after victories at the Arnold Palmer Invitational ($4M), THE PLAYERS Championship ($4.5M), the Masters ($3.6M), and the RBC Heritage ($4M). He has already amassed $18,693,235 from ten events played in 2024. The two-time Major champion is eighth on the all-time money list, with $61,258,464 in career earnings from the Tour.

In 2023, Scheffler set the record for earning the most money in a calendar year. The Texas star earned $21,014,342, and it appears he will soon surpass this record. Scheffler is also a Nike athlete. Aside from that, he has ties with NetJets, Rolex, TaylorMade, Titleist, and Vertex Community Bank. Scheffler is represented by Blake Smith of Hambric Sports.
<h2>Schefflers were a family of six</h2>
Schefflerâ€™s parents are Scott and Diane Scheffler. Diane used to work as a COO at a law firm, where she supported the family financially. Scheffler has three sisters, Callie, Molly, and Sara. Callie was looping for Scheffler when he made his PGA Tour debut. She has also looped for her brother countless times before, mostly in USGA tournaments.

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Scottie Scheffler married his high school sweetheart, Meredith Scudder, in 2020. Scudder has accompanied his husband on many occasions. Most famously in 2022, when Scheffler earned his first green jacket and the maiden major tournament. They're expecting their firstborn in May 2024.

The 10-time PGA Tour winner famously said that he would leave Augusta National if his wife went into labor. Two years earlier, Scheffler revealed Meredith calmed him down as he was â€˜crying like a babyâ€™ before the final round of the Masters.
<h2><b>Religion plays a big role in Schefflerâ€™s life</b></h2>
Scottie Scheffler is a devout Christian. â€œ<i>The reason why I play golf is Iâ€™m trying to glorify God and all that Heâ€™s done in my life,</i>â€ the PGA Tour Pro said last year from Augusta. The 10-time PGA Tour winner is part of a Bible study group. And, thatâ€™s where he met his caddie, Ted Scott. â€œ<i>I really want to work with a Christian. Thatâ€™s how I try to live my life,</i>â€ Scheffler told Scott while asking the veteran to loop for him.

At this yearâ€™s Masters, Scheffler reiterated his faith in God. â€œ<i>My buddies told me this morning my victory was secure on the cross. And thatâ€™s a pretty special feeling to know that Iâ€™m secure for forever, and it doesnâ€™t matter if I win this tournament or lose this tournament. My identity is secure forever.</i>â€
<h2><b>Scheffler is active in various charity organizations</b></h2>
Schefflerâ€™s friend James Ragan and his brother, Mecklin, started a philanthropic foundation, Triumph Over Kids Cancer. James, however, died of bone cancer just months before the Highland Park sophomore made his PGA Tour debut. A few years later, the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year donated a portion of the $300,000 he pocketed as the winner of the RSM Birdies Fore Love.

He also donated $50,000 to the Northern Texas PGA (NTPGA) Foundation for developmental programs for junior golfers. In 2020, Scheffler also donated $20,000 to West Dallas Community School, $20,000 to Advocates for Community Transformation, $20,000 to Human Impact, and $20,000 to Behind Every Door Ministries. The couple, too, is part of a charity organization, The Scudder Association Foundation.

For Scheffler, Christianity is a guiding principle in his life. Golf is secondary; itâ€™s his job. But family and faith matter more for the pro who canâ€™t stop winning.

Scottie Scheffler

Scottie Scheffler is a two-time major champion who plays on the PGA Tour. Born in New Jersey, and raised in Texas, Schefflerâ€™s early interest in golf started at age 3. Although his father introduced him to multiple sports, the 27-year-old stuck with golf. Earning his way through the Korn Ferry Tour, Scottie Scheffler rose to the World No. 1 spot quite early in his career. Here is everything you need to know about the Texas star who has maintained unparalleled dominance in recent years. Early life of Scottie Scheffler Scottie Scheffler was born in New Jersey in 1996. However, he spent a part of his early childhood days in New Jersey. However, when his mother got a job there, they moved to Dallas. The 27-year-old is a member of the Royal Oaks Country Club, where his father enlisted him on borrowed money. At the age of six, he started working with his swing coach, Randy Smith. Smith is still the instructor Scheffler trusts. Young Scheffler, however, played many sports growing up, including basketball, lacrosse, baseball, and football. However, he chose golf as a career, and that has been his dream since early childhood. His dream, however, started courtesy of a plastic golf club he was presented with by his parents. Schefflerâ€™s professional wins Scheffler has ten wins so far on the Tour. His maiden victory came at the 2022 WM Phoenix Open, when he defeated Patrick Cantlay in a playoff. He topped that with three more, including the Masters that year. The current world no. 1 golfer has made 102 cuts in the 121 tournaments he has played on the Tour. Mar 27, 2022; Austin, Texas, USA; Scottie Scheffler gestures while holding the Walter Hagen Cup after defeating Kevin Kisner (not pictured) in the final round of the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports Scheffler, though, made his PGA Tour debut as a 17-year-old kid at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, then known as the AT&amp;T Byron Nelson. In his tour debut, Scheffler made a hole-in-one at the 221-yard second hole at the Four Seasons Resort. He settled for a T22 at the event. A highly decorated college career raised the expectations of the Dallas native. Scheffler, however, exceeded those expectations, showcasing dominance reminiscent of Tiger Woods. In April 2024, Scottie Scheffler became the first golfer since Tiger Woods to win four tournaments in five starts. Scheffler also shattered multiple records on the PGA Tour in 2024. Scheffler played 39 consecutive rounds at par or better. In 2023, Scheffler became the seventh-lowest average scorer in PGA Tour history. His adjusted score of 68.63 was bettered by only Tiger Woods in six years. Woods holds the record of 67.79; this year, Schefflerâ€™s scoring average is 67.50. Golf &#8211; The Masters &#8211; Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. &#8211; April 11, 2024 Scottie Scheffler of the U.S. shakes hands with Northern Ireland&#8217;s Rory McIlroy on the green on the 18th hole after completing their first round REUTERS/Mike Segar Scheffler is also in the Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy league in terms of amassing ten PGA Tout titles. Woods took 76, and McIlroy took 92 events to reach that career milestone. Scheffler took 119. â€œIn high school, I narrowed it down to just basketball and golf. My whole life, I knew how much I loved golf. It was the one sport I always wanted to be playing, regardless of the season,â€ Scheffler said in 2018 to Golf Digest. Scottie Scheffler: Net worthÂ  Per Forbes, Scheffler was already sitting on $47.1 million in 2023. His current net worth is north of $80M, especially after victories at the Arnold Palmer Invitational ($4M), THE PLAYERS Championship ($4.5M), the Masters ($3.6M), and the RBC Heritage ($4M). He has already amassed $18,693,235 from ten events played in 2024. The two-time Major champion is eighth on the all-time money list, with $61,258,464 in career earnings from the Tour. In 2023, Scheffler set the record for earning the most money in a calendar year. The Texas star earned $21,014,342, and it appears he will soon surpass this record. Scheffler is also a Nike athlete. Aside from that, he has ties with NetJets, Rolex, TaylorMade, Titleist, and Vertex Community Bank. Scheffler is represented by Blake Smith of Hambric Sports. Schefflers were a family of six Schefflerâ€™s parents are Scott and Diane Scheffler. Diane used to work as a COO at a law firm, where she supported the family financially. Scheffler has three sisters, Callie, Molly, and Sara. Callie was looping for Scheffler when he made his PGA Tour debut. She has also looped for her brother countless times before, mostly in USGA tournaments. Source: Scottie Scheffler, Instagram Scottie Scheffler married his high school sweetheart, Meredith Scudder, in 2020. Scudder has accompanied his husband on many occasions. Most famously in 2022, when Scheffler earned his first green jacket and the maiden major tournament. They&#8217;re expecting their firstborn in May 2024. The 10-time PGA Tour winner famously said that he would leave Augusta National if his wife went into labor. Two years earlier, Scheffler revealed Meredith calmed him down as he was â€˜crying like a babyâ€™ before the final round of the Masters. Religion plays a big role in Schefflerâ€™s life Scottie Scheffler is a devout Christian. â€œThe reason why I play golf is Iâ€™m trying to glorify God and all that Heâ€™s done in my life,â€ the PGA Tour Pro said last year from Augusta. The 10-time PGA Tour winner is part of a Bible study group. And, thatâ€™s where he met his caddie, Ted Scott. â€œI really want to work with a Christian. Thatâ€™s how I try to live my life,â€ Scheffler told Scott while asking the veteran to loop for him. At this yearâ€™s Masters, Scheffler reiterated his faith in God. â€œMy buddies told me this morning my victory was secure on the cross. And thatâ€™s a pretty special feeling to know that Iâ€™m secure for forever, and it doesnâ€™t matter if I win this tournament or lose this tournament. My identity is secure forever.â€ Scheffler is active in various charity organizations Schefflerâ€™s friend James Ragan and his brother, Mecklin, started a philanthropic foundation, Triumph Over Kids Cancer. James, however, died of bone cancer just months before the Highland Park sophomore made his PGA Tour debut. A few years later, the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year donated a portion of the $300,000 he pocketed as the winner of the RSM Birdies Fore Love. He also donated $50,000 to the Northern Texas PGA (NTPGA) Foundation for developmental programs for junior golfers. In 2020, Scheffler also donated $20,000 to West Dallas Community School, $20,000 to Advocates for Community Transformation, $20,000 to Human Impact, and $20,000 to Behind Every Door Ministries. The couple, too, is part of a charity organization, The Scudder Association Foundation. For Scheffler, Christianity is a guiding principle in his life. Golf is secondary; itâ€™s his job. But family and faith matter more for the pro who canâ€™t stop winning.

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