As the reigning world number one for 175 weeks (as of writing), the stakes for Scottie Scheffler are always high heading into a tournament. But this time, it's much sweeter of a high!
The 29-year-old golfer from New Jersey is already being predicted as a favorite this year for his third Masters title (looking to supplant reigning champ Rory McIlroy), and will no doubt have his growing family by his side, larger than last year's tournament already.
As he takes on the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National, here's what you need to know about his adorable family…
© Getty ImagesWho is Scottie Scheffler's wife?
Scottie has been married to his wife Meredith Scheffler née Scudder since 2020. Apart from supporting her husband on the green, the 29-year-old is quite accomplished herself.
Along with her husband, Meredith is a supporter of the faith-based nonprofit organization Behind Every Door (BED), dedicated to providing sport, educational and creative opportunities for underprivileged neighborhoods in Dallas.
© Getty ImagesShe is listed as a member of their team on the website, specifically as their "Connections Liaison," and she told Veritex Community Bank for Essential Golf: "Everyone deserves to have dreams and goals and to be able to pursue those dreams and goals."
"I believe everyone has unique gifting. I love being part of an organization that is showing kids their giftings and giving them a chance to not only discover those gifts but see who God created them to be."
Scottie and Meredith's romance
© Getty ImagesScottie and Meredith met when they were just teenagers! The pair first connected as freshmen at Highland Park High School in Dallas and began dating a few years later.
In 2014, she discovered that Scottie was a champion golfer on the rise when she saw him on a TV commercial after making his PGA Tour debut at the age of 17 with the HP Byron Nelson Championship.
They continued their relationship long distance when Scottie headed to University of Texas at Austin and she went to Texas A&M University. In June 2020, while on a hike, he proposed after six years of dating. They tied the knot that December with a winter wonderland-themed ceremony.
© Getty ImagesScottie's life as a father
In March 2024, it was revealed that the couple were expecting their first child when Meredith was seen sporting a baby bump while cheering him on at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Meredith was heavily pregnant by the time the 2024 Masters Tournament came around that April, and Scottie had indicated that he was willing to give up his game to be by his wife's side if she were to go into labor at any point.
© Getty ImagesHowever, the timing perfectly aligned, as he emerged victorious by the end of the tournament on April 14, and just weeks later, on May 8, he and Meredith welcomed their son Bennett, just days before Meredith's own 27th birthday.
"Welcome to the world little one. Your mom & dad love you so much," he shared on Instagram, and they've since brought little Bennett along to cheer on his dad as well.
© Getty ImagesCut to two years later, and almost the exact same cycle was repeated. In January of 2026, the couple revealed they were expecting their second child together, later pulling out of a tournament in March due to his wife's pregnancy. And just two weeks before returning to the 2026 Masters, Scottie and Meredith welcomed another baby boy named Remy.
And Remy's already off to a strong start, making appearances at the tournament with his older brother and parents. Scottie later shared photos from the event on Instagram, captioning them: "This is what it's all about! Remy made his big debut and we are officially a family of four."
© Getty ImagesSpeaking with Doug Ferguson at the tournament, Scottie confirmed that Remy was born on March 27. As for his name: "We just liked it. We didn't have very many good boy names, to be honest with you."
