Scottie Scheffler Opens Up on Nostalgic Memories of Father and Bethpage Ahead of Napa Finale

As Scottie Scheffler heads into the final round of the 2025 Procore Championship just two shots behind leader Ben Griffin, his focus remains sharp—but his heart is also tugged by memories of his childhood. During his post-round press conference on Saturday, Scheffler was asked a question about something, and his thoughts immediately drifted to something more personal — his father, and a childhood memory that still lingers.

In the post-round press conference, Scottie Scheffler was asked about the energy and uniqueness of New York and New Jersey fans in the context of the Ryder Cup coming closer. Instead of his answer strictly sticking to the fans, Scheffler was taken back to the memories of his father, Scott, who grew up just outside New York City. “I’m pretty familiar with the accents and the personalities. I feel like New York and New Jersey are fairly similar in that sense. My dad grew up right across the street from the George Washington Bridge and he wasn’t far from the city. I’m looking forward to going back there. I went to, I can’t remember if it was a U.S. Open or the PGA at Bethpage in either ’01 or ’02, “ Scheffler shared. His nostalgic comments underscored the personal connection he still feels to the area, despite growing up in Texas most of his life.

His nostalgic comments underscored the personal connection he still feels to the area, despite growing up in Texas most of his life. That’s because both of his parents, Scott and Diane, were born and raised in New Jersey. His father, Scott, grew up in Englewood Cliffs, while his mother grew up in a town just less than a half-hour apart, in Park Ridge.

But after they got married, one of the biggest transitions for the Scheffler family came after the 9/11 attacks, when they moved from northern New Jersey to Dallas, Texas. Scottie Scheffler was just six years old at the time. “When we moved to Dallas, it was pretty uncomfortable for my parents,” Scheffler told Golf Digest in a 2022 interview. “Basically uprooted their whole lives, everything they knew to come here, where they didn’t really know anybody besides my mom’s boss,” he added.

While they planted new roots in Texas, the values and personality of the Northeast never left the family, especially Scottie Scheffler. “He’s born in New Jersey and raised in Texas, and he’s got a little bit of both in him. And that’s a good thing,” Scheffler’s father once told NJ.com. It’s that blend of Texas and New Jersey that still shapes Scottie. So, when he was asked on Saturday about New York and New Jersey fans, it’s no surprise his mind went straight to family and familiarity.

His thoughts are already drifting toward Bethpage Black, where the Ryder Cup will be staged later this month. For Scheffler, it’s more than just a venue; it’s a place tied to family and memories, as he visited Bethpage with his father in 2002 for the U.S. Open. It was one of Scheffler’s earliest encounters with major championship golf, and it came at the side of the man who introduced him to the game.

How Scottie Scheffler’s Parents Helped Shape His Journey to the Top

Long before Scottie Scheffler became a four-time major champion, he was just a kid swinging plastic clubs, gifted to him by his father. From that moment on, his parents, Scott and Diane Scheffler, committed themselves to nurturing his passion in the most quiet, sacrificial ways.

Scott, a stay-at-home dad, took on the role of full-time chauffeur, coach, and constant companion on the junior golf circuit, while Diane worked long hours as an executive at a law firm. “I was fortunate to grow up in a home with two parents that loved all of us very dearly,” Scottie told the PGA Tour in 2023. “My mom was the one who was working and supporting our family financially, which I would say is a little bit different.” His parents even borrowed some money to join the club, Royal Oaks, just so that Scottie Scheffler would have a place to hang out and play golf.

Through the highs and lows, their support never wavered. “You have to love them more when things are going bad,” his father told The New York Post. “It’s easy to love someone when things are going well,” he added. And when things did go well, like in May, when Scottie won the 2025 PGA Championship in Florida and took home $3.4 million, it was a full-circle moment for the family who had been by his side every step of the way. “Words cannot describe what we just witnessed. You are so tough. We are so proud of you,” Scott told his son after the win, his voice filled with emotion. For the Schefflers, success has never been about trophies—it’s been about love, perseverance, and the journey they’ve shared.