“The bromance I didn’t know we needed”; “Great duo” – Fans react to Xander Schauffele crashing Scottie Scheffler’s interview
Fans on social media have reacted to Xander Schauffele crashing Scottie Scheffler's press conference following the first round of the 2024 FedEx St. Jude Championship. The American golfers were paired together for the opening round of this week's PGA Tour event, and after the round, they held a press conference.
However, while Scottie Scheffler was answering reporters' questions, Xander Schauffele was sitting to the side, enjoying Scheffler's interview. He even jumped in with a question of his own, asking:
"Scottie, what do you think about your playing partner?"
In response, Scheffler hilariously said:
"No comment."
Both golfers burst out in laughter.
During the same press conference, Scottie Scheffler playfully teased Xander Schauffele when a reporter asked:
"Xander obviously knocked off a couple of Majors this summer. What do you like the best about...?"
However, before the reporter could finish the question, Scottie humorously interrupted:
"Who?"
Acted as if he didn't hear the name, and then when the reporter clarified by saying, "Xander," Scottie responded with a playful, "Ohhh," before talking about Schauffele. He said:
"I mean, it's fun just being out here competing. I find it a little weird you guys are asking me questions about him when he's literally right there."
Hearing Scheffler's comment, Schauffele shook his head with a smile, and again, they both laughed.
The PGA Tour shared a video of this hilarious exchange between the golfers on its Instagram account, writing:
"A new beat writer in Memphis this week."
Fans in the comments section enjoyed the fun banter between Scottie and Xander, and many commented on their "bromance."
"The bromance I didn’t know we needed," a fan wrote.
"Great duo," another fan commented.
Meanwhile, some fans called them "great guys."
"They need to be in a team next season," a fan jotted.
"What a couple of great guys," another fan wrote.
Here are more fans reactions:
Xander Schauffele showers praise on Scottie Scheffler’s impressive game
In the press conference after the first round of the 2024 FedEx St. Jude Championship on Thursday, August 15, Xander Schauffele spoke about Scottie Scheffler's impressive performance this season. The current World No. 1 has won six tournaments this year and also secured a gold medal at the Paris Olympics.
Speaking of Scheffler, Schauffele said (via ASAP Sports):
"Just now playing with him a little bit more, played a lot of rounds with him at the Olympics, he really doesn't miss a shot often. His golf ball is either, like, perfect or it's like a three- or four-yard pull or three- or four-yard push. If he's got good sight lines with Teddy, it seems like he's always in the fairway and always in the hole."
Notably, in the first round of the 2024 FedEx St. Jude Championship, both Xander and Scottie played rounds of 4-under 66, finishing in a tie for fifth place. Scottie recorded five birdies and a bogey, while Schauffele had a bogey-free round with four birdies.
The duo will tee off together again for the second round of the 2024 FedEx St. Jude Championship on Friday, August 16. They will start their round on the first tee at 10:35 a.m. ET.