I think he’s trying to say that there’s more to life than winning tournaments. Probably having kid has changed him, for the better.
Creepy_Ad2486
Rickie Fowler said something recently, along the lines of, “there’s more to life than just winning”
weinerwayne
I think he’s saying that he enjoys the process and the chase more than the actual achievement. Everybody who has a goal has to buy into the process and he seems to have done that. It’s to prove to yourself and other that you are capable of achieving great things through personal struggle and growth.
Plus having kids really changes your perspective on what you think is important in life.
Forsaken-Cattle2659
Easiest guy to cheer for, he just gets it. I love psycho, win at all cost guys like Tiger/MJ/Kobe, but it’s nice to see someone so grounded while at the top.
DGJ33
None of that is difficult to understand
jonnyrockets
Love this guy.
Wonder if his wife is single.
totally_kyle_
A lot of people romanticize golf, and it’s an amazing game, but I get what he’s saying. It’s golf. A lot of people get upset about playing poorly, but the greatest joy I get from golf is just being out there. Would I love to get to scratch? Hell yea! Is it worth taking that serious and wasting a beautiful day being upset about not playing good? Hell no!
Artistic_Ad_562
An ass ton of money is the point, and at some point you’ll be older and not be able to play at that level, but yeah it’s just a game.
Aromatic-Ad1175
As a dad of three year old toddler, I certainly understand what he’s talking about. I LOVE LOVE my job (Paramedic, SAR) and take great pride in my work. However, once I had my daughter, it went from my putting everything into my career, to a low priority compared to being a father. Certainly does change you, I believe.
Smokeshow-Joe
Im thankful I can hit the green sometimes…..
LurkyMcLurkface123
Professional golf is separate from typical life, but wow does this hit home. I don’t take very much personal satisfaction from my job, and I meet people at work all the time who act like their job is the most important thing in the world.
I’ve spent years thinking something was wrong with me for having no passion and no love for various jobs. But if Scheffler can get on stage and admit that work is work and it’s not as important as family life, it makes me feel a lot better about it.
You gotta do it, but there’s nothing wrong with not taking anything from it than a paycheck.
steveg
I hit 6 GIRs and 33 putts (after a few gimmies of course…) last round so I totally get it. Some of us are just destined for greatness, and don’t feel as fulfilled once we achieve the greatness we knew we would!
UnrealAppeal
Nikola Jokic of golf 😂
Andrew_Waples
Rory kinda said something similar after winning the career slam.
mat_srutabes
I’m going to stir the pot and say that while I understand what he’s trying to say, the only way you can have this opinion is if you’ve already accomplished everything and have more money than God. There’s no way he can argue this doesn’t affect the relationship he has with his family, he jet sets 3/4 of the year and plays tournament golf. It affects them, they just put up with it because of the lifestyle it affords them. I work all the time, it affects the relationship I have with my family but I don’t have the luxury of saying “well, I’m going to walk away because I’m not happy” because then we lose the house and my kids can’t eat. I bet the guys grinding for their tour cards to pay the bills see golf in a different light.
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scratchtheitcher
I respect his game, I just don’t like that guy.
RonnyTorpedo
I bet the time in jail helped form this perspective.
maroonawning
The feeling passes quickly and all that is left is 600 million dollars
Suspicious_Buddy_933
Scottie might have a different perspective if he wasn’t so accomplished. But I thinks man’s exceeded his own expectations and is finding peace with that while trying to figure out what’s next. Good for him
oanazaks
I appreciate the honestly and thoughtfulness. I understand how someone who has worked their entire life for a nearly singular goal would feel that way. Seems like a situation somewhat unique to professional athletes.
KeepPlantingFlowers
It’s a lot easier for people who have a job they don’t like to say this or to understand this. But we’re all the same and what you do to survive just isn’t nor should it be the most important thing in life. I really appreciate the honesty. Too many people think athletes or wealthy people in general have such a better life…. But it’s not the key. It’s just a tool.
Bobaaganoosh
Damn. That was deep. I can imagine how fleeting that does feel though. You win, you celebrate for a few moments, then by the team you leave, get home, the chaos of everything is gone. And it’s back to normalcy. I’m sure winning the millions of dollars is amazing. lol but I can see what he means. I’m a first time dad of twins this year, and having kids reeaaaaalllly puts shit into perspective for you. I’d prioritize them over anything.
Top-Caregiver7815
I was a Scottie hater because there was just something about him I didn’t like, boring golf, amazingly good but boring but I was wrong and just had Tiger hangover of what I thought was exciting golf. The more Scottie shares the more I really really like this dude. His arm wave last week at the Scottish open after the missed putt literally cracked me up. He just gets it and I owe him a massive apology as a fan he is genuine and that is something to be praised in today’s world.
Snatch_By_The_Pool
People at Golf Channel are FREAKING OUT!!
Schreck2
He can leave for 10 years, comeback and still have a 30 year career.
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I think he’s trying to say that there’s more to life than winning tournaments. Probably having kid has changed him, for the better.
Rickie Fowler said something recently, along the lines of, “there’s more to life than just winning”
I think he’s saying that he enjoys the process and the chase more than the actual achievement. Everybody who has a goal has to buy into the process and he seems to have done that. It’s to prove to yourself and other that you are capable of achieving great things through personal struggle and growth.
Plus having kids really changes your perspective on what you think is important in life.
Easiest guy to cheer for, he just gets it. I love psycho, win at all cost guys like Tiger/MJ/Kobe, but it’s nice to see someone so grounded while at the top.
None of that is difficult to understand
Love this guy.
Wonder if his wife is single.
A lot of people romanticize golf, and it’s an amazing game, but I get what he’s saying. It’s golf. A lot of people get upset about playing poorly, but the greatest joy I get from golf is just being out there. Would I love to get to scratch? Hell yea! Is it worth taking that serious and wasting a beautiful day being upset about not playing good? Hell no!
An ass ton of money is the point, and at some point you’ll be older and not be able to play at that level, but yeah it’s just a game.
As a dad of three year old toddler, I certainly understand what he’s talking about. I LOVE LOVE my job (Paramedic, SAR) and take great pride in my work. However, once I had my daughter, it went from my putting everything into my career, to a low priority compared to being a father. Certainly does change you, I believe.
Im thankful I can hit the green sometimes…..
Professional golf is separate from typical life, but wow does this hit home. I don’t take very much personal satisfaction from my job, and I meet people at work all the time who act like their job is the most important thing in the world.
I’ve spent years thinking something was wrong with me for having no passion and no love for various jobs. But if Scheffler can get on stage and admit that work is work and it’s not as important as family life, it makes me feel a lot better about it.
You gotta do it, but there’s nothing wrong with not taking anything from it than a paycheck.
I hit 6 GIRs and 33 putts (after a few gimmies of course…) last round so I totally get it. Some of us are just destined for greatness, and don’t feel as fulfilled once we achieve the greatness we knew we would!
Nikola Jokic of golf 😂
Rory kinda said something similar after winning the career slam.
I’m going to stir the pot and say that while I understand what he’s trying to say, the only way you can have this opinion is if you’ve already accomplished everything and have more money than God. There’s no way he can argue this doesn’t affect the relationship he has with his family, he jet sets 3/4 of the year and plays tournament golf. It affects them, they just put up with it because of the lifestyle it affords them. I work all the time, it affects the relationship I have with my family but I don’t have the luxury of saying “well, I’m going to walk away because I’m not happy” because then we lose the house and my kids can’t eat. I bet the guys grinding for their tour cards to pay the bills see golf in a different light.
I respect his game, I just don’t like that guy.
I bet the time in jail helped form this perspective.
The feeling passes quickly and all that is left is 600 million dollars
Scottie might have a different perspective if he wasn’t so accomplished. But I thinks man’s exceeded his own expectations and is finding peace with that while trying to figure out what’s next. Good for him
I appreciate the honestly and thoughtfulness. I understand how someone who has worked their entire life for a nearly singular goal would feel that way. Seems like a situation somewhat unique to professional athletes.
It’s a lot easier for people who have a job they don’t like to say this or to understand this. But we’re all the same and what you do to survive just isn’t nor should it be the most important thing in life. I really appreciate the honesty. Too many people think athletes or wealthy people in general have such a better life…. But it’s not the key. It’s just a tool.
Damn. That was deep. I can imagine how fleeting that does feel though. You win, you celebrate for a few moments, then by the team you leave, get home, the chaos of everything is gone. And it’s back to normalcy. I’m sure winning the millions of dollars is amazing. lol but I can see what he means. I’m a first time dad of twins this year, and having kids reeaaaaalllly puts shit into perspective for you. I’d prioritize them over anything.
I was a Scottie hater because there was just something about him I didn’t like, boring golf, amazingly good but boring but I was wrong and just had Tiger hangover of what I thought was exciting golf. The more Scottie shares the more I really really like this dude. His arm wave last week at the Scottish open after the missed putt literally cracked me up. He just gets it and I owe him a massive apology as a fan he is genuine and that is something to be praised in today’s world.
People at Golf Channel are FREAKING OUT!!
He can leave for 10 years, comeback and still have a 30 year career.