Denison Forum
Dr. Jim Denison
Monday was one of those days when I wished I could publish two Daily Articles in a day. I needed to respond to the global implications of Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel, but I would rather have written today’s article instead.
I have followed Scottie Scheffler’s golf career over the years with great interest. In part, this is because he and our sons graduated from the same high school in Dallas. I have also been impressed by his remarkable success at such an early stage in his career. But my major reason for watching Sunday’s final round of the Masters was because I deeply admire the way his faith influences his life.
After becoming only the second golfer in history to win two Masters championships in his first five years on the tour, he told interviewers: “I believe in Jesus. Ultimately, I think that’s what defines me the most.” He added: “I’ve been called to come out here, do my best to compete, and glorify God. That’s pretty much it.”
Scheffler met his caddy, Ted Scott, at a Bible study and together they co-host an annual retreat with members of the College Golf Fellowship, a faith-based ministry. Even a profile on CBS Sports acknowledges the depth of his faith and his belief that his identity is “secure in the cross. The Rest of The Story Here
