Scottie Scheffler, fresh off his Open Championship win at Royal Portrush, made an unexpected appearance on NBC’s The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon on July 22. Showcasing his victory, Scheffler brought the Claret Jug trophy with him during the late-night show segment, drawing enthusiastic applause from the studio audience.
Wearing a simple white t-shirt and grey jeans, Scheffler was introduced by Fallon after a series of photos highlighting his win. The segment began with Fallon congratulating Scheffler, showing a solo shot of him swinging followed by a close-up of the Claret Jug, before revealing the World No. 1 holding the iconic trophy live on stage.
Jimmy Fallon, known for his successful hosting role since 2014 which contributes significantly to his $70 million net worth, praised Scheffler during the appearance. The moment highlighted the golfer’s rising prominence beyond the golf course as the audience gave him a standing ovation. Soon after, Scheffler was seen attending another high-profile event, the premiere of Netflix’s Happy Gilmore 2.
Scheffler Attends ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ Premiere in a Night Out with His Wife
Following his TV appearance, Scottie Scheffler made an appearance at the red carpet premiere of Happy Gilmore 2 held at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Scheffler brought along the Claret Jug for the event and posed for photos with his wife, Meredith, as well as with several of the film’s cast members. He shared an Instagram story from the evening simply captioned “date night.”
Several other notable golfers were present at the premiere, including Bryson DeChambeau, Tony Finau, and Collin Morikawa. Golf legends such as Michelle Wie, John Daly, Jim Furyk, and Fred Couples also appeared. However, despite being featured in the film, Rory McIlroy, Brooks Koepka, and Jack Nicklaus were absent from the event.
Upcoming Plans as Scheffler Prepares for PGA Tour Events
After completing his whirlwind media tour, Scheffler is expected to return to Texas to rest and prepare for upcoming competitions. He is set to defend his Tour Championship title, with two more PGA Tour events remaining before the FedEx Cup Playoffs begin. The first event in the playoff series is the FedEx St. Jude Championship, scheduled from August 7 to 10 at TPC Southwind.
This sequence of events signals an important phase in Scheffler’s career as he balances media attention with maintaining top performance on the course, keeping his status as one of golf’s leading figures.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. What was Scottie Scheffler upset about?
A. The PGA of America chose not to permit “preferred lies.” Instead, players must play the ball where it lands. Scheffler was upset about this decision because he believes that when mud sticks to the ball, it adds luck or randomness to the game.
Q. What did Scottie Scheffler do illegally?
A. The top-ranked golfer tried to reach Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, around 6 a.m. Police say he illegally went around an accident site where someone was killed.