In a stunning twist that rocked the opening day of the 2025 Masters, Scottie Scheffler’s trusted caddie, Ted Scott, was forced out of the championship—leaving the world No. 1 to navigate Augusta National without his right-hand man.
The golf world was left reeling when news broke early Thursday morning that Scott, who has been on Scheffler’s bag for all his major triumphs, would not be present during a crucial stretch of the tournament. According to sources close to the situation, Scott’s sudden departure was due to personal obligations he could no longer postpone—a disruption that blindsided fans and shook up the tournament’s early storyline.
While details remain limited, insiders suggest Scott had flagged this conflict months ago, but its timing couldn’t have been worse. Just as Scheffler looked poised to make another charge at a green jacket, the duo’s rhythm was thrown into uncertainty.
Scheffler, known for his composure, quickly called in backup caddie Brad Payne, a longtime friend and PGA Tour chaplain. Still, the absence of Scott—his familiar voice, his strategic reads, his calming presence—left a noticeable void on the course.
Golf fans were quick to react online, with speculation swirling about how the forced change could impact Scheffler’s performance.
Was this the crack in the armor of golf’s most consistent star?
One thing’s for certain—the 2025 Masters just got a whole lot more unpredictable.
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