Scottie Scheffler Faces Final Round Challenge with Substitute Caddie at FedEx St. Jude
Hey, did you hear about Scottie Scheffler’s situation at the FedEx St. Jude Championship? It’s pretty interesting—right as he’s heading into the final round, he’s had to make an unexpected change. Usually, his trusted caddie, Ted Scott, has been by his side for all 17 of Scheffler’s PGA Tour wins, but this time, Ted had to leave the tournament because of a family emergency. So, Scheffler is heading out onto the course without his usual partner.
This news came out late Saturday after the third round at TPC Southwind in Memphis. Ted Scott had to fly back to Louisiana, and naturally, that put Scottie in a tough spot with the final round looming. But here’s where the story gets even more interesting—other caddies on site offered to step in to help, which shows a lot of respect and support in the golf community. Instead of choosing just anyone, Scheffler turned to someone familiar: Brad Payne.
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Brad Payne isn’t just any fill-in caddie; he’s the PGA Tour chaplain and a longtime friend and mentor to Scheffler. Payne has been a steady presence for the Scheffler family off the course, offering life coaching and spiritual guidance. He actually stepped in before—last year at the PGA Championship, Payne carried Scheffler’s bag during a round when Ted Scott had to attend his daughter’s high school graduation. So, this kind of partnership has worked before, even under pressure.
Brad Payne made the trip from Dallas to Memphis Saturday night, ready to support Scottie during the final push. Scheffler started the day two shots behind the leader, Tommy Fleetwood, and just one shot behind Justin Rose, making this final round crucial for his chances at claiming his 18th PGA Tour victory and his fifth win of the season.
Scottie’s final round tee time was set for 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time, paired with J.J. Spaun, who’s also having a solid tournament. Despite the disruption, it’s expected that Scheffler will still perform well—he’s known for his focus and resilience, and having Brad Payne, someone he trusts deeply, definitely helps ease the transition.
This change in caddies highlights how unpredictable tournament life can be, especially when personal emergencies come into play. It also shows the strong network of support among players, coaches, and caddies on tour. No matter what happens, Scottie Scheffler’s drive to compete and win remains undeterred, and it’ll be exciting to see how the final round unfolds for him at this key playoff event.
So, if you’re following the tournament, keep an eye on how this dynamic plays out—it’s a story of friendship, resilience, and the unexpected twists that come with professional golf.
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