Tears Flow as Scottie Scheffler Reveals Teddy Scott’s Illness Has Gotten Worse”

“Tears Flow as Scottie Scheffler Reveals Teddy Scott’s Illness Has Gotten Worse”

The British Open at Royal Troon is renowned for its high stakes and intense competition, but for Ted Scott, the long-time caddie of Scottie Scheffler, this year’s tournament presented an unexpected and personal challenge. Battling what appeared to be food poisoning or a stomach virus, Scott’s struggle was evident throughout the second round.

Throughout the day, Scott was often seen lying on the ground or away from Scheffler’s bag, visibly unwell. Despite his condition, Scott’s determination to fulfill his role did not waver. After shooting a 70 to complete 36 holes at 140, just five strokes behind leader Shane Lowry, Scheffler commended his caddie’s resilience. “He seemed to feel better as the day went on,” Scheffler noted. “The doc here took good care of him. But he did not sleep very much last night, apparently. We didn’t know if he was going to be able to go this morning, but he fought it out. You saw him laying down probably quite a bit out there, which was pretty funny.”

Scheffler recounted an unusual moment during the round that highlighted Scott’s ordeal. “It’s just one of those deals, you’re used to him being in one position, standing there by the bag, and then all of a sudden on No. 9 today he was literally sitting on the 10th tee for like 10 minutes while we were putting out over there. I didn’t even see him, which was a bit unusual. He’s a fighter. He did a good job today and battled through it.”

Ted Scott joined forces with Scottie Scheffler in the fall of 2021, following a long and successful partnership with two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson. Since then, Scott has been a constant presence on Scheffler’s bag, contributing to each of his 12 PGA Tour victories, including both of his Masters wins.

Scott’s determination and commitment to his role, even in the face of illness, underscores the often overlooked yet crucial role caddies play in the world of professional golf. His perseverance at the British Open is a testament to his dedication to the sport and to his player.