ACR143

A Concurrent Resolution recognizing and celebrating New Jersey native Scottie Scheffler for winning the 2022 Masters Tournament.

Whereas, Scott “Scottie” Alexander Scheffler is the current champion of the Masters Tournament, one of the four major golf championships held by the PGA Tour; and

Whereas, Scottie Scheffler was born on June 21, 1996, in Ridgewood, New Jersey, and lived in Montvale, New Jersey until the age of six before moving to Texas; and

Whereas, Scheffler was introduced to the game of golf at a young age by his father Scott, often practicing in the dark in New Jersey alongside his three sisters; and

Whereas, After moving to Texas, the Schefflers befriended Rick Smith, a PGA Hall of Fame professional, who helped shape Scheffler’s remarkable skills into what they are today; and

Whereas, A multi-sport high school athlete, Scheffler excelled at golf and played collegiately at the University of Texas from 2014 to 2018, where he helped the team win three Big 12 championships and was named the “Phil Mickelson Freshman of the Year” in 2015; and

Whereas, Since becoming a professional in 2018, Scheffler has won two Korn Ferry Tour events, two European Tour events, and four PGA Tour events, and was the Korn Ferry Tour Player of the Year in 2019 and PGA Tour Rookie of the Year in 2020; and

Whereas, 2022 has been Scheffler’s best year as a professional to date, winning four tournaments and being ranked the World Number 1 in the Official World Golf Ranking; and

Whereas, Scheffler shot a 10-under-par 278 during the 2022 Masters Tournament, winning by three strokes, and became the first New Jersey-born golfer to win the heralded tournament; and

Whereas, It is proper to honor and congratulate New Jersey native Scottie Scheffler for his outstanding 2022 PGA Tour season to date and for his historic Masters Tournament victory; now, therefore,

Be It Resolved by the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey (the Senate concurring):

1. The Legislature of New Jersey recognizes, celebrates, and congratulates Scottie Scheffler on his remarkable and historic victory at the 2022 Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.

2. Copies of this resolution, as filed with the Secretary of State, shall be transmitted by the Clerk of the General Assembly or the Secretary of the Senate to Scottie Scheffler.

STATEMENT

This resolution celebrates New Jersey native Scottie Scheffler for winning the 2022 Masters Tournament.

Scottie Scheffler was born on June 21, 1996, in Ridgewood, New Jersey, and lived in Montvale, New Jersey until the age of six before moving to Texas. As a child in New Jersey, Scheffler was introduced to the game of golf by his father and would often practice the game at Bergen Community College. Scheffler’s game was further enhanced when the family moved to Dallas, Texas and befriended hall of fame golfer Rick Smith.

As a student-athlete at the University of Texas, Scheffler won three national championships with the Longhorns and the “Phil Mickelson Freshman of the Year” Award. Following his college career, Scheffler turned pro and competed on the Korn Ferry Tour, winning two events and being named the Korn Ferry Tour Player of the Year in 2019. By 2020, Scheffler had earned his way on to the PGA Tour. His 2020 rookie season was impressive enough to be named as the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year.

By the beginning of 2022, Scheffler had established himself as a major player on the tour, being ranked in the Top 20 of the Official World Golf Ranking. Prior to the 2022 Masters Tournament, Scheffler won three PGA Tour tournaments, catapulting himself to the World Number 1 ranking entering the Masters.

Scheffler proved that he was the clear World No. 1 during the Masters by shooting an impressive 10-under-par 278 during the tournament, winning by three strokes. When Scheffler sunk his last putt on the 18th green and put on the coveted green jacket, he became the first New Jersey-born golfer to win the historic Masters Tournament. The Legislature recognizes and congratulates Scottie Scheffler and his family on this historic achievement and his continued success as a professional golfer.