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Scottie Scheffler Witnessed Masters History as a Fan Before Winning Two Green Jackets
The two-time Masters champion recalls watching Bubba Watson's iconic 2012 playoff shot as a high school student.
Apr. 7, 2026 at 8:26pm
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From spectator to champion, Scottie Scheffler's path to Masters glory was shaped by witnessing one of the tournament's most iconic moments.Highland Park TodayBefore becoming a two-time Masters champion, Scottie Scheffler was a 15-year-old fan attending the 2012 tournament, where he witnessed Bubba Watson's iconic playoff shot from the trees on the 10th hole. Scheffler, who was a standout high school golfer at the time, was inspired by seeing Watson's improbable shot that gave him his first green jacket. Years later, Scheffler's own caddie, Ted Scott, was the same person carrying Watson's bag during that memorable moment.
Why it matters
Scheffler's experience as a fan at the 2012 Masters shows how the tournament can inspire the next generation of golf stars. Even before winning his own green jackets, Scheffler was captivated by the drama and magic of Augusta National, which would eventually become the stage for his own major championship triumphs.
The details
In 2012, a 15-year-old Scottie Scheffler was among the patrons watching Bubba Watson's iconic playoff shot from the trees on the 10th hole at the Masters. At the time, Scheffler was a standout high school golfer in Dallas, already showing signs of the talent that would one day make him a two-time Masters champion. Years later, Scheffler's own caddie, Ted Scott, was the same person carrying Watson's bag during that memorable moment.
- In 2012, Scottie Scheffler was a 15-year-old high school student in Dallas.
- Scheffler won the U.S. Junior Amateur in 2013.
- Scheffler made his PGA Tour debut as a 17-year-old in 2015.
The players
Scottie Scheffler
A two-time Masters champion who was inspired by witnessing Bubba Watson's iconic 2012 playoff shot as a high school golf prodigy.
Bubba Watson
A two-time Masters champion whose 2012 playoff shot from the trees on the 10th hole at Augusta National is considered one of the greatest moments in tournament history.
Ted Scott
Bubba Watson's caddie in 2012 who later became Scottie Scheffler's caddie, playing an instrumental role in Scheffler's rise to the top of the golf world.
What they’re saying
“This tournament is a great experience to come to as a patron, and being able to be up close and see someone accomplish something that I dreamed of accomplishing at the time, I think is very inspirational.”
— Scottie Scheffler
“Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought the guy carrying Bubba's bag at the time would be one of my best friends, and my caddie for a long time as well.”
— Scottie Scheffler
What’s next
Scheffler will look to add to his two Masters titles when he tees off at 1:44 p.m. on Thursday.
The takeaway
Scottie Scheffler's experience as a fan at the 2012 Masters, witnessing one of the tournament's greatest moments, shows how the magic of Augusta National can inspire the next generation of golf stars. Even before winning his own green jackets, Scheffler was captivated by the drama and history of the Masters, which would eventually become the stage for his own major championship triumphs.
