“My buddies told me this morning that my victory was secure on the cross…and that’s a pretty special feeling to know I’m secure forever, and it doesn’t matter whether or not I win this tournament or if I lose this tournament.”
On Sunday, April 14, 2024, Scottie Scheffler, 29 years of age, won the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. He became the second golfer to win the Masters twice, in his first five years on the golf tour, in 2022 and 2024. When interviewed, Scottie reported, “Winning this golf tournament does not change my identity. My identity is secure, and I cannot emphasize that enough. I believe in Jesus. What defines me most is my faith. I believe in one Creator, that I’ve been called to come out here, do my best, compete and glorify God. It’s a pretty special feeling to know my identity is secure forever and it doesn’t matter if I win this tournament. Ultimately, I think, that’s what defines me the most.”
Scottie Scheffler played golf for the University of Texas, from 2014-2018. The UT team won three Big 12 championships during those years. Scheffler earned the “Phil Mickelson Freshman of the Year,” in 2015, and was on the U.S. team that won the 2017 Walker Cup. He was the first player to win The Players Championship in consecutive years, 2023 and 2024.
Even with all his accomplishments, Scheffler’s main goal is to honor God in all he does. When looking for a caddie, he chose Ted Scott. “I really want to work with a Christian. That’s how I try to live my life.” Each year, Scheffler and his friend, Sam Burns, co-host a retreat for members of the College Golf Fellowship, a faith-based ministry.
Scottie Scheffler uses the platform of golf to share Jesus. “The reason why I play golf is I’m trying to glorify God and all that He’s done in my life. Whether I win or lose, my identity isn’t a golf score. Jesus loves me and my identity is in Christ.”
May we, too, use the platforms God has given us to do our best and share Jesus, all for the glory of God.
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
1 Corinthians 10:31
Blessed to know this!
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