Scottie Scheffler’s Emotional Victory Speech: Praises Wife and Family at CJ Cup Byron Nelson

Once he regained his composure, Scheffler emphasized the importance of his win, dedicating his success to his wife, Meredith.

“This tournament brings up a lot of emotions,” Scheffler remarked.

Scottie Scheffler was overwhelmed with emotion after his Sunday victory at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament

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“I’ve been attending this tournament since I was a kid. It was my first PGA Tour start when I was in high school.

“The girl I was dating back then is now my wife. We have a son. My sister was my caddie back then, and she was here today too. She has two children now.

“Having my entire family here made it an incredibly special moment, and sometimes it all just hits me at once,” he added.

Scheffler set a historical benchmark on Sunday with his commanding victory from start to finish at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson.

The American equaled the PGA Tour 72-hole scoring record of 253, a record also held by Justin Thomas and Ludvig Aberg.

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He finished the tournament at an impressive 31-under par.

The win marked Scheffler’s 14th career victory on the PGA Tour, surpassing fellow American Jordan Spieth on the all-time list.

For the two-time Masters champion, this victory was more than just a statistic.

“To be honest, I never imagined reaching this point. I always dreamt of playing on the PGA Tour,” Scheffler shared.

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Scheffler’s superiority was evident as he finished eight shots ahead of his closest competitor, Erik van Rooyen.

The victory held extra significance as it occurred in what Scheffler considers his hometown.

Despite being born in Ridgewood, New Jersey, Scheffler moved to Dallas, Texas with his family at the age of six.

He was raised in the area and attended Highland Park High School in Dallas.

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The tournament takes place at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas, roughly 30 miles outside of Dallas.

“I used to come to this driving range as a kid and watch these professionals practice with their brand-new range balls,” Scheffler reminisced about his childhood visits to the tournament.

This victory was a true homecoming for the top-ranked golfer in the world.

“All I ever wanted was to come out here, play on a beautifully maintained golf course, and compete against the best players in the world,” he explained.

Scottie Scheffler was ecstatic after clinching the CJ Cup Byron Nelson on Sunday

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The depth of emotion from winning in front of his family and childhood friends was clear in his remarks following the victory.

After his record-setting performance, Scheffler plans to skip next week’s Truist Championship.

This break will serve as preparation for the upcoming major tournament, the PGA Championship, where he is considered a favorite given his outstanding performance in the 2025 season.