Scottie Scheffler added another big moment to his career by winning Olympic gold in Paris in 2024, backing up what he’s already done on the PGA Tour.
Behind Scheffler’s comeback win in France – a performance that further cemented his status as the game’s dominant force – stands the steady influence of his caddie, Ted Scott.
Their partnership has been a constant through every major milestone, and anyone who follows golf can see how seamlessly they operate as a team, with Scott playing a crucial role in Scheffler’s continued ascent.
Speaking on the Pardon My Take podcast, the world No. 1 shared how the caddie played a role in helping him come out on top in Paris.
Scottie Scheffler gives details on how Ted Scott helped him win Olympic Gold
There aren’t many sports where the relationship between athlete and support staff is as crucial as it is between a golfer and their caddie. The dynamic goes well beyond carrying clubs – it’s about trust, communication, and understanding.
For Scheffler, that bond with Scott has been a key part of his rise. It’s not just about the advice during rounds but also the work behind the scenes that makes a difference.
Scheffler has spoken openly about how much he values what Scott brings to his game, especially when things aren’t going smoothly.
“Teddy is an amazing caddie. He is a great person. He is one of those guys that when he meets somebody they feel like they are his best friend because he treats people so well. He is an amazing guy to be around. Everybody is his best friend. He is extremely likeable.
“So having him on the bag, he works as hard as I do, if not harder. So when he gives me information out on the golf course I can really trust knowing that he is not just making stuff up. He knows exactly what slope is up there and how the ball is going to react.
“He just knows his stuff so I can just go out there and try and hit the shot. I feel like with both of us out there his preparation is so important to what we do. He is just a great asset to me on the golf course and he’s one of my best friends in the whole world too, he’s just an all-round great guy.”
Scheffler gave some insight into how much Scott helped him close out Olympic gold: “At the Olympics last year, it was a great example of a week where I was struggling on the greens and we made the turn on Sunday. I missed another easy birdie putt on nine and all of a sudden the tournament was getting away from me.
“I am arguably out of medal contention at this point and I look at Teddy and I’m like I don’t know what I am doing out here. He was like let me read some putts, so he started reading putts for me the whole back nine on Sunday in Paris and I basically made everything and we played great and ended up winning the gold medal.
“We got off the course when the tournament was over and I said Teddy I literally do not think I could have won this golf tournament without you on my bag. I don’t think there was a way I could have done it. That was a really cool moment for us.
“In golf Teddy is just such a huge part of what we do, but I think sometimes in golf we focus so much on what we do but Teddy is a huge part of what we do and it was really cool to be able to share that medal with him and say I literally could not have done this without you on my bag.”
Ted Scott’s earnings show the financial value of working with a top golfer
It’s clear just how strong the bond between Scheffler and Scott has become, and that connection has paid off for both of them in more ways than one.
Having a front-row seat to Scheffler’s success, Scott has also seen a substantial boost to his own bank account. The caddie role may not always get the spotlight, but when you’re paired with someone as consistently successful as Scheffler, it certainly pays dividends.
This year alone, he’s pulled in $1.92 million simply by being on Scheffler’s bag. Not bad for a year’s work – especially when it puts him ahead of many PGA Tour players in terms of earnings.
And there’s still more golf to play this season. With events like the FedEx Cup still ahead, Scott could see those numbers climb even higher before the year is over.
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