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Bennett Scheffler Draws Cheers With Swing at WM Phoenix Open Pro-Am

A brief clip shared by The Athletic’s Gabby Herzig shows the toddler connecting on his second try to loud cheers.

Overview

  • The moment unfolded Wednesday at TPC Scottsdale, where Scottie Scheffler’s son swung a blue plastic club twice and made contact on the second attempt.
  • Spectators erupted after the hit, turning the family cameo into a viral highlight from the Phoenix Open’s raucous pro-am setting.
  • Caddie Ted Scott played along by tossing grass to check the wind and giving a playful yardage before the swing.
  • Clips posted by reporter Gabby Herzig and journalist Cameron Jourdan circulated widely, with Jourdan’s video drawing tens of thousands of views within hours.
  • The scene added a light note to a venue where Scheffler, the world No. 1 and two-time event winner in 2022 and 2023, often commands the spotlight.