Scottie Scheffler’s caddie explains what it is that makes him the best golfer in the world
Scottie Scheffler is the undisputed best player on the planet. Even after a slow start to the 2026 season by his lofty standards, he still has a win and three top-five finishes through seven events.
Photo by Oisin Keniry/R&A/R&A via Getty Images Scottie Scheffler is the undisputed best player on the planet. Even after a slow start to the 2026 season by his lofty standards, he still has a win and three top-five finishes through seven events. Last year, he won six times, including two majors, and is a US Open away from completing the career grand slam.
Physically, he’s the best ball striker in the game, with an ability to shape his irons effortlessly and deliver whatever shot the course requires in that moment. But there’s more to Scheffler’s greatness than his physical attributes. What sets Scheffler apart from the rest of the golfing world is his mentality.
He possesses a calm composure when he’s firing on all cylinders. When Scheffler is on his game, he seems in a total state of zen. His caddie, Ted Scott, explained what he’s seen from Scheffler’s mentality that makes him the best player in the world, and revealed what he said to him on their first day working together which helped to get him in that mindset.
Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Ted Scott says Scottie Scheffler’s humility makes him the best in the world Scott, who has won four Green Jackets as a caddie for Bubba Watson and Scottie Scheffler , is one of the greatest loopers of all time. He’s helped Scheffler become the player that he is today, guiding him to an Olympic gold and four major championships. Speaking on Golf.