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By Devlina Sarkar
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Moments before chasing the Claret Jug at Royal Portrush, World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler revealed a truth few athletes dare to admit, and it struck a chord across the golfing world.
Known for his unmatched consistency and unwavering love for family, Scheffler opened up about the hollowness that sometimes lets him question his list of victories.
"You get to No. 1 in the world, and you're like, 'What's the point?'" he admitted to FOX News on Tuesday.
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This is the man who nearly stepped away from the Masters mid-tournament last year, prepared to be by his pregnant wife's side.
That same introspective fire returned this week, and even got backed by JJ Spaun, who stunned the field with a 64-foot birdie putt to win the 2025 U.S. Open.
"I believe there's some truth behind Scottie's words for sure," Spaun said, per FOX News. "You do have these high aspirations ... and then you do (achieve them) and it happens so quick. Then you're so elated, and then all of a sudden it's like, now what?"
He added, "I think it goes back to your priorities, what you really want to accomplish not only in this game, but in your life. "I think that's true to what Scottie said, like he's more focused on being a better person off the course than achieving historic monuments, monumental things on the course."
Spaun added that his win was surreal, told FOX News, "I still wake up every morning trying to pinch myself, looking at the trophy and just think it's actually mine. So it is weird. It kind of comes and goes very fast."
Scheffler and Spaun emphasize the importance of life beyond golf
Scheffler, now father of a 1-year-old, stated on Tuesday, "I'd much rather be a great father than I would be a great golfer. ... If my golf ever started affecting my home life ... that's going to be the last day that I play out here for a living."
On the other hand, Spun, who rushed to CVS at 3 a.m. with daughter on the morning of the U.S. Open victory, revealed that the only photo of himself at home is a family picture from the Par 3 Contest at Augusta.
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"It's weird seeing yourself. ... I try to stay humble," he was quoted as saying. "I don't want to look at a shrine of myself every day at home."
What do you think about their opinion on golf and life? Let us know in the comment section below!
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