Scottie Scheffler has shed light on what his relationship with Collin Morikawa is actually like ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Scottie Scheffler has recently shared insights into his relationship with Collin Morikawa as they prepare for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Scheffler, who is currently the world number one golfer, has been gearing up for the prestigious event alongside Morikawa, the 2021 Open Championship winner, and fellow American golfer Xander Schauffele. This preparation comes ahead of the crucial first round set to commence on Thursday at Le Golf National, the venue for this year’s Ryder Cup.
Scheffler’s visit to the Ryder Cup venue marks a significant milestone, as it is his initial experience at this iconic course. To navigate the unique challenges of the venue, Scheffler has leaned on the advice and expertise of his caddie, Ted Scott. Scott has a notable history with the Ryder Cup, having been part of the USA Team during the 2018 competition, and his insights are expected to be invaluable to Scheffler.
Despite the camaraderie and team spirit among the American golfers, the nature of the Olympics means that each player will be pursuing their own individual success. Scheffler, Morikawa, Schauffele, and Wyndham Clark form a four-man American team, but they will each be striving to make their own mark in Paris, while still representing their country with pride.
Scheffler has taken the opportunity to reflect on his longstanding relationship with Morikawa, with whom he has shared a competitive history dating back to their junior golf days. The two golfers have known each other for years, and their relationship has evolved from early competitions to their current high-profile roles in the sport. Scheffler expressed that their bond remains strong, noting, “Collin and I go pretty far back, all the way to junior golf. We were all part of the Ryder Cup last year and we’re pretty close friends, and we’ll play all our practice rounds together this week. We went out today and had a good game.”
Looking ahead to the Olympics, Scheffler highlighted the positive atmosphere among the American golfers. He remarked on the team’s strong camaraderie, saying, “Those guys were all together this week. I took some time away with just my family, but it should be a fun week. Team camaraderie is always good. We get along really well and had some fun. I think we are all just really excited to represent our country and looking for a medal.”
As the event draws nearer, the focus for Scheffler and his teammates is on blending their individual ambitions with their shared goal of achieving success on the international stage. The upcoming week promises to be both competitive and enjoyable, with the American golfers eager to showcase their talents and vie for a prestigious medal in Paris.
