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Scottie Scheffler's Son Had Unfortunate Bathroom Accident at Memorial Tournament

Originally posted on Men's Journal | By Jeff Smith | Last updated Jun 2, 2025 3:41 PM ET

Being a dad to a newborn or young toddler means preparing for the unexpected. It also means knowing that an unexpected poo-splosion is almost certain to come at the most inopportune times—and you just have to roll with it.

World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler did just that after winning the Memorial Tournament on Sunday, June 1, 2025. While being interviewed after the victory, he was holding his son, who was spotted with a poop stain right in the middle of his lower back.

As Kyle Porter of Normal Sport said, this is essentially "peak dad life." And in perfect fashion, Scheffler just rolled with it.

Winning a golf tournament for $4 million and your wife handing you a baby with a poop stain square in the middle of his back is peak dad life. pic.twitter.com/scNIxyX0wV
— Kyle Porter (@KylePorterNS) June 1, 2025

During a video caught by CBS, Scheffler was seen celebrating with his wife Meredith and when she handed their son, Bennett, to Scheffler, could be heard saying "he has poop all over his back." Scheffler responded, stating, "that'll happen."

Winning with family ❤️ pic.twitter.com/2nbi53wiPh
— Golf on CBS ⛳ (@GolfonCBS) June 1, 2025

Scheffler's victory at the Memorial Tournament marked his second consecutive title at the brutally tough PGA Tour event. With the victory, he joined Tiger Woods as the only two players in history to win consecutive Memorial Tournament titles.

Scheffler carded a 10-under 278 for the tournament, wrapping up the victory by posting a two-under 70 in his final round and ultimately winning by four strokes.

His red-hot play has been on full display, as he's won three times in his last four starts, including a victory at the PGA Championship. All three of the victories have come by at least four shots.

This article first appeared on Men's Journal and was syndicated with permission.

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