Scheffler also handed out a huge compliment to Golf Channel's Brandel Chamblee during his post-victory sit-down with the network.While it was a straightforward gesture, it showed a side of Scheffler we don't often see, which is a completely laid-back guy who was both ecstatic and relieved that he ended his 2026 campaign on top.To close out his post-round news conference in the media center, Scheffler was asked what sort of celebratory dinner he was going to get into.
The World No.1 explained that all he wanted was a cheeseburger, but he did let everyone know he enjoyed a nice cold beverage before sitting down to answer questions.Scottie Scheffler of the USA holds the FedEx Cup Trophy after the final round of the TOUR Championship 2026 at East Lake Golf Club on August 30, 2026 in Atlanta, Ga.
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Clark/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images)THE SCOTTIE VS TIGER COMPARISON, MICHAEL BLOCK'S PARTY GETS SHUT DOWN, AND A FINAL WORD ON YOUTUBE GOLF DRAMA"I had a beer for the first time in a long time.It just sounded good," Scheffler explained.
"Right when we got off the course, I got in there, these guys are trying to get me to do media and all this stuff.I was like: how much time do we really have? They're like we've got a couple minutes.
All right, let me go inside and get some air conditioning.There was an open bar inside, and I'm like, all right, I'm grabbing a beer.
It tasted great."I don't really drink very often.My wife and my manager were like, wow, I haven't seen you have a beer in a long time.
Well, season's over now.I'm going to have a beer.
Well-earned beer."Yes, most would say the beer Scheffler sank after his round was well-earned, given his three-win, five-runner-up campaign that saw him earn $31 million before bonuses are added.Scottie Scheffler erased a three-shot deficit to win the Tour Championship at East Lake, beating Viktor Hovland by three shots for his second FedEx Cup t...