Scottie Scheffler’s incredible 2024 run just got the documentary treatment, and it’s packed with behind-the-scenes moments we never knew about.
The PGA Tour dropped "Scottie 24" on Monday, taking us through a year that saw him rack up nine wins – including a second Masters green jacket and Olympic gold – while banking over $63 million in prize money and bonuses.
But it wasn’t all smooth sailing.
The hour-long film features candid interviews with everyone from Scheffler himself to his caddie Ted Scott, his coaching team, and even Tiger Woods. It’s already up on YouTube and hits Golf Channel on New Year’s Day at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Here’s what really jumped out:
Those putting struggles? They hit harder than we thought. Before winning at Arnold Palmer’s tournament in March, Scheffler was fighting some serious demons on the green.
"Those losses, they hurt a lot," Scheffler admits about his early season near-misses.
His mental coach Brad Payne remembers a particularly tough dinner conversation: "Buddy, how ya doin’?" Payne asked. Scheffler’s response? "I don’t think I’m doing well."
Things got so frustrating, there’s footage of him throwing a golf ball into the woods at Riviera. His buddy Sam Burns reveals they’d stay up late during tournaments, practicing putts in rental homes while their wives slept.
The neck injury drama at The Players Championship was worse than anyone knew. His caddie Ted Scott was so sure Scheffler would withdraw, he told his wife he’d be home early.
"I honestly didn’t know how he could play golf," Scott says. "He couldn’t turn his head 2 degrees to the right."
The Masters victory came down to two tiny fixes. First, his coach Randy Smith spotted his left thumb was a quarter-inch off on his grip. Later, moving his ball position slightly forward on putts helped him drain a crucial eagle on 13 that tied him for the lead.
Then there’s the wild PGA Championship story. After his arrest and brief jail stint that Friday morning in Louisville, Scheffler somehow shot a 66. That night, his mental coach suggested watching "The Fugitive."
Scheffler’s response? "Wow, that might be a little too soon."
The Olympic gold medal almost didn’t happen. Frustrated with his putting during the final round, Scheffler wanted to snap his putter over his knee.
"Can I break it?" he asked his caddie.
"Not yet," Scott wisely answered.
Hours later, Scheffler was standing on the podium with a gold medal around his neck after firing a stunning 62.
"I was ready to break a club because I thought I’d basically lost the tournament," he reflects. "And a mere couple hours later, I’m standing on the podium with a gold medal."
