Tiger Woods, Max Homa offer words of wisdom for 1st-time dad Scottie Scheffler

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Scottie Scheffler is the world's No. 1 golfer and the reigning Masters Tournament champion. However, he recently achieved another major accomplishment — he became a father.

After fielding questions last month about whether he planned to withdraw from the Mater if his wife Meredith went into labor, the Schefflers welcomed their son to the world last week. "Welcome to the world little one. Your mom & dad love you so much," Scheffler wrote on social media.

Scheffler arrived in Kentucky this week as he begins the pursuit of his first ever PGA Championship.

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Scottie Scheffler of the United States and tournament host Tiger Woods, left, pose with the trophy after winning the final round of the Hero World Challenge at Albany Golf Course on Dec. 3, 2023 in Nassau, The Bahamas. (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Scheffler's status for the tournament was in doubt due to his wife's pregnancy, but now that a healthy baby Bennett has arrived, the top ranked golfer appears ready to return to competition.

The 27-year-old is also getting some advice on fatherhood from some of his colleagues.

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Max Homa has six-time PGA Tour wins and shares a son with his wife Lacey. Homa advised Scheffler to treat his wife well and to manage his time to the best of his abilities. 

"Man, be really nice to your wife," Homa said. "Find a thing that you are good at, that you can help as best you can. Watch your back. Dad back is a real thing. But I think, I mean I’m sure he’ll just be giving me advice soon because he’s so good at everything. Just being