Golf fans were left stunned this week after reports emerged that Ted Scott, the longtime caddie of Masters champion Scottie Scheffler, is not only missing from the BMW Championship but also facing personal turmoil off the course.
Scott, who has been a trusted presence on Scheffler’s bag during his meteoric rise to World No. 1 and multiple major victories, was noticeably absent as Scheffler teed it up at the FedEx Cup playoff event. His absence comes at a time when the 50-year-old looper’s personal life has made headlines, with speculation growing that he and his wife are divorcing after two decades of marriage.
Fueling the rumors, Scott’s wife shared a cryptic Instagram post earlier this week that hinted at heartbreak and new beginnings. Though she did not mention names, the message was interpreted by many fans as a clear signal of marital struggles.
For Scheffler, who has consistently praised Scott’s role in his career, the absence of his right-hand man comes at a crucial stage of the season, with the BMW Championship and Tour Championship looming large. For Scott, it marks a rare moment when his steady presence inside the ropes has been overshadowed by events away from the course.
While neither Scott nor his wife has publicly confirmed the reports of a split, golf fans and insiders alike are closely watching how the situation unfolds. Whether or not Scott rejoins Scheffler for the remainder of the FedEx Cup playoffs remains uncertain—but one thing is clear: the caddie’s future, both personally and professionally, is suddenly in the spotlight.
