Scottie Scheffler shares tender moment with wife, newborn son after first win as a dad at Memorial
Scottie Scheffler’s first victory as a father got even better the moment he stepped off the 18th green.

The world’s No. 1 ranked player was greeted by his newborn son Bennett and wife Meredith after sinking a putt to finish at 8-under par for a one-shot win over Collin Morikawa at the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio on Sunday.

Scottie Scheffler of the United States celebrates with wife Meredith and son Bennett after winning the Memorial Tournament on Sunday.

Scottie Scheffler of the United States celebrates with wife Meredith and son Bennett after winning the Memorial Tournament on Sunday.Getty Images

Meredith, holding Bennett, who was born in May, delivered a special message before handing over their bundle of joy.

“He’s so proud of you,” a beaming Meredith said. “You want to say hi? That’s your daddy. He’s so proud of you, right.”

The three then shared a hug before Scheffler went to turn in his scorecard at Muirfield Village Golf Club. It meant a lot to him to get that moment.

“It’s pretty fun,” Scheffler told CBS Sports during his on-course interview after the win. “He’s [Bennett] getting a little sunburn right now, but it’s all good. I’ll give him my hat here in a second.”

Scottie Scheffler of the United States celebrates with wife Meredith and son Bennett after winning the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 09,3
Scottie Scheffler of the United States celebrates with wife Meredith and son Bennett after winning the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday at Muirfield Village Golf Club on Sunday.Getty Images
The victory, which also included a handshake from tournament host Jack Nicklaus, was Scheffler’s fifth PGA Tour win this year and first since his arrest on driving-related charges at the PGA Championship that have since been dropped.

The two-time Masters winner and his wife welcomed Bennett into the world right before the PGA Championship.

“Welcome to the world little one. Your mom & dad love you so much,” the 27-year-old Scheffler captioned an Instagram post about his arrival.

Scottie Scheffler of the United States celebrates with wife Meredith and son Bennett after winning the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 09,3
Scottie Scheffler of the United States celebrates with wife Meredith and son Bennett after winning the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 09,Getty Images

Scheffler will look to keep his red-hot play going and win his third major championship at the U.S. Open next weekend at Pinehurst.

It’s pretty fun,” Scheffler said of his first win as a dad. “This tournament is special to us and will be for a long time.”