Scottie Scheffler’s caddie, Ted Scott, is circling the wagons with the Buffalo Bills

Scottie Scheffler’s caddie, Ted Scott, is circling the wagons with the Buffalo Bills

“The Unstoppable Duo: How Caddie Ted Scott Sparked Scottie Scheffler’s Legendary Rise—and What It Means for the Buffalo Bills”

 

In the high-stakes world of professional golf, Scottie Scheffler had already made a name for himself as one of the PGA Tour’s most promising players, but something seemed to hold him back from crossing that elusive finish line. Enter Ted Scott, a seasoned caddie known for his skill, patience, and experience under pressure. When Scott joined Scheffler in 2021, it marked a turning point in Scheffler’s career—and what happened next not only sent shockwaves through the golfing community but also sparked interest far beyond the greens, with NFL insiders and coaches alike taking note.

 

The duo’s partnership kicked off with a trial run at the RSM Classic in November of 2021. Scott watched in amazement as Scheffler stormed through the first round with a jaw-dropping 63. “Literally, I had nothing to do with it,” Scott modestly admitted at the time, highlighting Scheffler’s natural talent. But the path was far from smooth. The next day, Scott found himself in one of the most challenging rounds of his career, navigating Scheffler’s game through ferocious 25-mile-per-hour winds. “It was wild,” Scott later reflected. “He handled it with such maturity. I learned a lot about him.” This early experience gave Scott a profound respect for Scheffler’s mental resilience—a trait that would come to define their partnership.

 

Building off this trust, Scheffler and Scott quickly found their rhythm. Just a few weeks later, Scheffler came within inches of victory at the Hero World Challenge in December, finishing in a strong second place. But it was in their fifth tournament together—the WM Phoenix Open—where Scheffler finally broke through, rallying on the back nine to outlast PGA Tour star Patrick Cantlay and clinch his first PGA title. For Scheffler, that victory was a monumental milestone, signaling not just a personal triumph but the beginning of an unstoppable ascent in the golfing world.

 

Once the floodgates opened, Scheffler’s accomplishments came at a rapid pace. Since that first win at Phoenix, he has amassed a staggering 13 PGA Tour titles, including two coveted Masters green jackets. For Ted Scott, the rewards have been equally remarkable. In a sport where caddie earnings vary depending on player relationships, Scott has reportedly brought in nearly $5 million in earnings from Scheffler’s success alone, a figure that ranks him among the PGA Tour’s elite in financial terms. With standard caddie rates generally at 10 percent of a player’s winnings for a victory, seven percent for a top 10, and five percent for simply making the cut, Scott’s payout has catapulted him to an elite status typically reserved for top players.

 

But Ted Scott’s influence has extended beyond the golf course. Intrigued by Scott’s impact on Scheffler’s performance, Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott invited Scott for an in-depth conversation about sports psychology during the offseason. The timing couldn’t have been more fitting: McDermott, quarterback Josh Allen, and the Bills organization have enjoyed a run of impressive seasons but have yet to break through to their first Super Bowl appearance since 1993. With four consecutive AFC East titles and a series of playoff wins, the Bills are tantalizingly close to a championship, and McDermott knew that an extra edge—whether in mindset, strategy, or psychology—could be the key to taking that final step.

 

During their conversation, Scott shared insights that resonated with McDermott. He explained how Scheffler’s meteoric rise began when he started focusing on simplicity, eliminating distractions and minimizing mistakes. As Scheffler learned to approach each round with calm clarity, his game transformed. Seeing the potential for a similar shift, McDermott passed this message along to Allen, emphasizing the value of a clear mind in high-pressure situations. Inspired by Scott’s guidance, Allen began incorporating these principles into his own routine, hoping that this mental clarity could provide the edge he needs as the Bills head into a critical stretch of their season.

 

With an upcoming showdown against division rival Miami Dolphins, the stakes couldn’t be higher for the Bills. Sensing an opportunity, McDermott invited Scott to attend practice and meet with the team in person, a visit capped off by Scott’s motivational talk with the players. Scott, who plans to stay and cheer on the Bills at Sunday’s game, brought the same sense of calm determination that he and Scheffler share on the fairways. For the Bills, Scott’s presence offers a new perspective on mental toughness and focus—qualities that might just make the difference as they strive for a Super Bowl victory.

 

On the financial front, Scheffler’s success has translated into record-breaking earnings. The duo’s achievements include victories at some of the sport’s most prestigious tournaments, from the WM Phoenix Open and The Players Championship to the Memorial Tournament and the season-defining Tour Championship. The financial rewards are astounding. Just in 2024, Scheffler’s Tour Championship win alone brought in a monumental $25 million, an amount that has cemented his status among the sport’s elite. Scott, as Scheffler’s right-hand man, has enjoyed a share of these winnings, illustrating the lucrative potential of a successful player-caddie partnership.

 

Scheffler’s journey with Ted Scott began as an experiment but has evolved into one of the most productive partnerships in golf today. Together, they’ve transcended the limits of the game, setting new standards for what a player-caddie duo can achieve. Their story has not only inspired fans and players but has even drawn the attention of one of the NFL’s top teams. With the Buffalo Bills looking to bring their game to new heights, perhaps the secret to success lies not just in physical skill, but in the mental clarity and resilience that Scheffler and Scott embody.

 

As Scottie Scheffler continues to dominate the PGA Tour, he and Ted Scott have become a symbol of the power of trust, focus, and resilience—qualities that resonate far beyond the greens. And as they gear up for another season, their journey is a reminder of what’s possible when skill meets an unbreakable mental edge. Whether they realize it or not, the impact of Scheffler and Scott’s partnership is spreading beyond golf, inspiring athletes across sports to approach their games with the same relentless dedication. For Scheffler, for Scott, and maybe even for the Buffalo Bills, the best may be yet to come.