“‘Hello Dad!’ will be an iconic call”; “Just give him the damn trophy already”: Golf fandom reacts as Scottie Scheffler holes an eagle on his return

The PGA Championship welcomed Scottie Scheffler back as he took three weeks off to witness the birth of his newborn, Bennett, back at home. Notably, Scheffler and his wife Meredith welcomed their first child last week. Returning to the game Scheffler started by shooting an eagle at the Valhalla Golf Club.

Scheffler kept his competitive spirit even throughout his off-season at-home practices, playing with friends close to his home in Dallas. Speaking at the pre-tournament press conference, he said:

"I don't really feel like any rust has accumulated, I was able to practice and play a lot at home. I'm able to do stuff at home to simulate tournament golf, especially on the greens, competing and gambling with my buddies, I don't really want to lose to them, either, so I was able to simulate a little bit of competition at home."

The eagle shot was a great start to surpass Xander Schaufelle's nine under 62, which set the record at the PGA Championship on Thursday. However, Scheffler's start won the hearts of the people.

Scottie Scheffler is gaining support and love from lots of fans. Here's a look at fan's reactions posted on X:

“Hello, Dad!” Will be an iconic call" a fan commented.

"Just give him the damn trophy already" another fan commented.

Meanwhile one of the fans commented:

"I mean what can Scottie NOT DO. It’s just ridiculous how good he is. Coming back like he never left. This tournament is bringing some high level golf shots. Loving it!"

Here are some more fan reactions:

"He’s the best to ever do it!!!" said one fan.

"Scottie's ogoing to crush some of the biggest records in this game by the time his career is over. We’re watching the best ever.." said another fan.

"What a shot, and he just goes about doing what he does best in a very humble manner - true mark a greatness" said other fan.

While praising his performance on the field, a fan also congratulated the golfer on becoming a father, saying:

"well done scottie! you are soooo goood and congrats on your baby!" a fan commented.

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Scottie Scheffler and wife Meredith welcome their first child before the PGA Championship

Scottie Scheffler celebrating his win at RBC Heritage (Image via Getty)

Scottie Scheffler took a three-week off as he and his wife welcomed their baby boy, Bennett, on May 8. After his big win at the Masters and the RBC Heritage, Scheffler returned home to Dallas to be with her wife Meredith.

Scheffler received lots of wishes from his friends and fellows. Speaking on the PGA Tour, he said:

"Meredith, and we waited, and it was a surprise for us whether it was going to be a boy or girl, so being able to tell my wife that it was a boy, yeah, it was a wild ride. Extremely proud of her, and the look on her face right after birth, she was just glowing, so proud of herself and so excited to have our little boy."

After finishing at T2 last year, Scottie Scheffler is now aiming to continue his impressive form by potentially securing a fourth win in his last five games.