Scottie Scheffler reveals his actual handicap when he plays casual rounds of golf
The old question of what a professional golfer actually would play off if playing locally has reared its head again after Scottie Scheffler was asked the question today.
The world number one is over at East Lake preparing for the FedEx finale as he bids to win the and a cool $25m prize.
For scheffler, winning at East Lake would cap off a remarkable year that’s includes a host of signature wins, a major, and an Olympic Gold medal.
Still, like everyone else, Scheffler is still just a human being with an insane talent and like most golfers, he enjoys a casual round with friends as well.
Of course, quite what some of the top pros play off in terms of their handicap, is often unknown.
But luckily for us amateurs, Scheffler has actually revealed what he generally plays off if he’s playing a casual round.
Scottie Scheffler shares what his golf handicap is when he plays with friends
Scheffler was speaking to the press ahead of teeing it up at the Tour Championship this week.
And when asked if he has a handicap to play to when playing with friends, the world number one admitted he very much plays with golfers of any level, and he gives them plenty of shots.
“I used to be a plus five. They moved me to a plus seven,” Scheffler said.
“So now we’ve got guys in the group that are getting like two strokes a hole.
“I typically still will win more often than not, I feel like, but it’s just fun. It’s just entertaining. If you go out there with a 12-13 handicapper you don’t know what’s going to happen.
“If I’m at home, pretty much I’m playing with someone who I’m giving 20 strokes.”
Scheffler is probably even better than plus seven
It might sound ludicrous but there’s a chance that Scottie Scheffler is even better than he’s letting on here.
Certainly, he’s better than the plus five he’s been recently moved from.
As for his week at East Lake, he’ll be hoping for a calmer week.
on the final day while he also uncharacteristically lost his head earlier in the tournament at Castle Pines.
for that outburst and the American will certainly be hoping for a much more relaxed few days here.
Starting at ten under par, two clear of , should chill him out a bit and if he plays remotely well, he’s probably winning again.