With the Ryder Cup just 10 days away, Scottie Scheffler is showing why he’s not only the world’s No. 1 golfer but also a strong pillar within Team USA. After edging Ben Griffin by a single shot at the Procore Championship, Scheffler used his post-round interview to spotlight the Ryder Cup rookie’s perseverance and confidence—qualities he believes will make Griffin a valuable teammate in Rome.

The interviewer asked whether Griffin’s performance made Scheffler want to get to know him better. Taking a trip down memory lane, Scheffler revealed that their relationship goes far back. “Ben’s actually a guy I spent a lot of time with in junior golf. We used to play practice rounds together in junior and amateur golf. He’s been a buddy of mine for a long time,” Scheffler told the media .

See Full Page