If Bennett Scheffler is going to follow in his father’s footsteps one day as a professional golfer, he’s getting in some early reps.
Bennett has watched his dad, world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, dominate the golf world ever since he was born. He has been a part of double-digit trophy ceremonies and has spent plenty of time on the golf course in his early life.
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And Wednesday, he was at TPC Scottsdale taking in a pre-tournament press conference with his dad ahead of the WM Phoenix Open and also on the course during a practice round getting some swings in.
Bennett, with his plastic club and ball, was hitting shots across the fairways at TPC Scottsdale, with Scheffler’s caddie Ted Scott even joining in on the fun, saying he was going to get Bennett a yardage before throwing some grass up in the air.
Scheffler played in Wednesday’s pro-am with Travis Kelce, but Bennett stole the show.
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Scottie Scheffler’s son Bennett steals the show at WM Phoenix Open
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