ST ANDREWS, Scotland. – Scottie Scheffler has quietly moved to the top of the world rankings and is finding out that life is a little different as he bids to continue his stellar year at the British Open.
The 26-year-old American won the Masters and finished tied second at the US Open, making him one of the favorites to lift the Claret Jug at St Andrews on Sunday.
“It’s definitely different when I go out and play practice rounds and there’s people around, and I come in here to do this stuff,” Scheffler told reporters on Wednesday.
“Six months ago, I definitely wasn’t asked to come into the press room unless I was winning.
“But it’s a fun difference. It’s fun to interact with fans during my practice rounds when things are a little bit lighter. It’s definitely been a good time.”
Scheffler does not feel weighed down by the burden of being the world’s top-ranked golfer. — Reuters
