Scottie Scheffler, the world's number one golfer, is once again making headlines as he navigates the PGA Tour postseason. Scheffler is playing this week's BMW Championship without his regular caddie, Ted Scott, who is away attending to a private family emergency. This marks the second consecutive week Scheffler has had to rely on a fill-in caddie, a situation that hasn't slowed his momentum.
Last week at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, Scheffler enlisted the help of friend and PGA Tour chaplain Brad Payne for the final round after Scott's sudden departure. Scheffler's agent confirmed that Scott is still at home with his family and is in "good spirits." For the BMW Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club, Scheffler is working with professional caddie Michael Cromie, who typically caddies for Chris Kirk. Cromie became available after Kirk narrowly missed qualifying for the second leg of the FedExCup Playoffs.
Scheffler, who has maintained a focused demeanor throughout the caddie changes, emphasized the importance of his caddie's well-being. "I think Ted's where he needs to be right now, and I think caddying is probably the last thing on his mind, as it should be," Scheffler stated. He also praised the job both Payne and Cromie have done, highlighting Cromie's professional approach and ability to help him with the minutiae of a new course.
This latest development comes during a season of unprecedented success for Scheffler. The 29-year-old has won four times in 2025, including his third and fourth major championships at the PGA Championship and The Open Championship, respectively. His stellar performance has kept him at the top of the FedExCup standings and the Official World Golf Ranking.
In a recent press conference, Scheffler also addressed a line of questioning from reporters about the upcoming Ryder Cup. He expressed his frustration with the repeated questions, stating, "I love answering questions about the Ryder Cup, but this is ridiculous," as he is concentrating on the BMW Championship.
The BMW Championship is the penultimate event of the FedExCup Playoffs, with the top 30 players advancing to the Tour Championship. Scheffler's impressive play and unwavering focus, even amidst these unexpected changes, solidify his position as the most dominant player in golf today.
