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The 2024 Presidents Cup has indeed been pretty chaotic. Adding to the list of drama was the one that was caused by a fan. While Scottie Scheffler was minding his game statistics, one fan shouted derogatory comments.

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These were not just passing comments; he specifically directed them towards his wife. Now, with Ted Scott as his looper, the World No. 1 golfer has not only gained an old-time friend but also an incredibly protective family member. When he heard the fan yell such a comment, he was left furious. More than Scheffler. He ended up screaming at the fan, not from the course, but by jumping and going behind the ropes.

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A staff writer from the Athletic Gaby Herzig reported it and wrote, “A fan just yelled a derogatory comment at Scottie Scheffler about Meredith Scheffler and Ted Scott stormed outside the ropes to scream at him,” on her X account. Later on, he also confirmed that Scheffler’s father had made sure that the security pulled out the fan and did not let him sit through the rest of the match. Gabby Herzig took to her official X account and reported, Scottie’s dad confirmed to me that the fan was removed by security”.

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Scottie Scheffler and Ted Scott have a bond that goes beyond just being a golfer and his caddie. When Scott was away for his daughter’s graduation during the third round of the PGA Championship this year, Scheffler stated that he would not opt for any other caddie. he instead, took help from his friend. And well, when Meredith was not present to be there with the World No. 1 during her pregnancy, Ted Scott was there, supporting him throughout.

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Scottie Scheffler walks to the victory stand with Ted Scott

Scottie Scheffler has won a total of seven events this year, including the 2024 Paris Olympics and the Tour Championship, becoming player of the year on the PGA Tour. When he was declared the winner at Augusta National, he hugged his parents and family members. He stated his victory walk through the crowd of fans cheering for him. But well, he has never done it alone.

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When he won the Masters in 2022, he made the walk with his wife Meredith. Since this time she could not be there, he walked with his caddie. While walking, he stopped in between and waved at Scott to join him. Scott happily accompanied him, as the duo won over thousands of hearts. What do you think about their relationship? Let us know in the comments section!

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Aheli Chakraborty is a Golf Writer at EssentiallySports. Armed with a Bachelor’s Degree in Literature, Aheli has actively covered many big events in the sport, including The Masters. She specializes in covering up-and-coming athletes like Charlie Woods and Ludvig Aberg, and she is always looking to answer her readers' most-asked questions through her writing! Aheli is also a bodybuilding fanatic and has contributed many niche pieces for ES' fitness coverage. Moreover, not only can she write about lifting and golf, but she can also lift and swing a club like many of the athletes she writes about.

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