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Scottie Scheffler’s quiet act of kindness at his home club

On GOLF's Subpar podcast, co-host Colt Knost relayed a story that reveals everything you need to know about Scottie Scheffer.

By Brady Kannon · Golf

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 4:24 PM

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Scottie Scheffler made a young golfer's day by personally congratulating the newly crowned junior club champion at Royal Oaks Country Club.
Colt Knost shared the story during an episode of GOLF's Subpar podcast following a friendly round with Scheffler in Dallas.
Scheffler approached the youngster on the driving range to deliver a hug, a high five, and praise for his tournament victory.

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World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler surprised and congratulated a young golfer who recently won the junior club championship at Royal Oaks Country Club in Dallas. The encounter was shared by former PGA Tour player and GOLF's Subpar co-host Colt Knost, who played a friendly round with Scheffler at their shared home club.

According to Knost, Scheffler spotted the young champion on the driving range before the 18th hole, walking over to offer a high five, a hug, and words of praise. Knost noted that the unprompted gesture left the youngster thrilled, reflecting Scheffler's down-to-earth nature off the course.

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