Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was emotional after his win at Augusta as he talked about his pregnant wife, Meredith Scudder.
The 27-year-old won his second green jacket, two years after winning his first, with a sensational performance at Georgia on Sunday.
Scheffler and Meredith are expecting their first child this month.
And the Masters champion has now sent a sweet message to his wife, telling her he’s coming home and plans to get there as soon as possible.
Scottie Scheffler sends emotional message to wife after winning Masters
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“I’m going home,” he said. “I’ll go home as soon as possible.
“Yes, I love you. I’m going home. That’s it.”
When asked further questions, he joked: “You’re going to make me cry.
“It’s a very, very special time for both of us. I really can’t describe what it means to win this tournament again. I really can’t express what it’s like to be the father of a son. I can’t describe it in words.”For the first time.
“So I’m looking forward to getting home and celebrating with Meredith, it’s been a long week here without her.
“But I’m looking forward to going home.”
Scheffler didn’t look nervous at all as he set out on his way to victory, showing in the process why he’s the world number one.
But the American admitted he had to force himself to maintain composure as he approached glory.
“I tried my best to stay calm outside,” he admitted. “I tried to be patient on the course and was able to make some important shots and some important putts today.
“Ludwig [Aberg] I played great today, he made some good moves on me on the back nine and I was lucky enough to hold him off there until the end. ”
Sky Sports pundits were full of praise for Scheffler, with Butch Harmon praising the 27-year-old on Friday for staying with the team despite some issues.
“He was very impressive. Everything he did this year was impressive,” he said.
“People forget how good he was in that wind on Friday, but he could have been out of the competition.
“There’s a reason he’s number one in the world, a reason he won the Masters twice, a reason he’s the man!”
He continued: “He is a wonderful human being and the kind of person we all aspire to be.
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“His life has no flaws and his golf game doesn’t really have any flaws.
“He’s a tactician. He won this tournament with his brain as much as with his golf club. He’s the complete package, No. 1 in the world.
“There may not be anyone nearby. I used to think it was Jon Rahm, but not anymore.
“This guy is going to take over the mantle for a while. I think he can win a couple more times this year if he plays the way he is.”
And Sir Nick Faldo said: “He has a great ability to come forward and that doesn’t faze him.
Scottie Scheffler was thrilled after winning his second Masters of his career.
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“He knew how to react when a fellow competitor lunged at him.
“He has talented hands and the ability to play a little bit better shot than everyone else.”
