The 2022 Masters champion Scottie\u00a0Scheffler said he\u2019s \u201ctrying to glorify God\u201d through his golf career, giving all the credit to the Lord as he spoke with reporters about his stunning victory. After being asked how he balances wanting to play golf competitively without letting it define him, Scheffler said, \u201cThat all goes back to my faith. \u201cThe reason why I play golf is: I\u2019m trying to glorify God and all that He\u2019s done in my life.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 25-year-old\u00a0champion golfer\u00a0didn\u2019t stop there. He went on to say his \u201cidentity isn\u2019t a golf score\u201d and shared how his wife, Meredith, recently offered an encouraging reminder of that reality. He shared that Meredith told him she would still love him if he lost the tournament. She said that Jesus would still love him, and he would be the same person whether he won or lost. Scheffler also said, \u201cAnd all I\u2019m trying to do is glorify God, and that\u2019s why I\u2019m here, and that\u2019s why I\u2019m in this position.\u201d<\/p>\n
Scheffler also said his wife regularly prays for him to experience peace, something he always wants to have on the golf course. Additionally, he seeks to experience \u201cGod\u2019s presence.\u201d He said, \u201cEvery day when we go out there, Meredith always prays for peace because that\u2019s what I want to feel on the golf course, is peace and have fun and just feel His presence. So that\u2019s her prayer every day. That\u2019s my prayer, and I really felt that today. I felt at peace.\u201d<\/p>\n