The 2022 Masters champion Scottie Scheffler said he’s “trying to glorify God” through his golf career, giving all the credit to the Lord as he spoke with reporters about his stunning victory. After being asked how he balances wanting to play golf competitively without letting it define him, Scheffler said, “That all goes back to my faith. “The reason why I play golf is: I’m trying to glorify God and all that He’s done in my life.”

The 25-year-old champion golfer didn’t stop there. He went on to say his “identity isn’t a golf score” and shared how his wife, Meredith, recently offered an encouraging reminder of that reality. He shared that Meredith told him she would still love him if he lost the tournament. She said that Jesus would still love him, and he would be the same person whether he won or lost. Scheffler also said, “And all I’m trying to do is glorify God, and that’s why I’m here, and that’s why I’m in this position.”

Scheffler also said his wife regularly prays for him to experience peace, something he always wants to have on the golf course. Additionally, he seeks to experience “God’s presence.” He said, “Every day when we go out there, Meredith always prays for peace because that’s what I want to feel on the golf course, is peace and have fun and just feel His presence. So that’s her prayer every day. That’s my prayer, and I really felt that today. I felt at peace.”

Earlier in the press conference, Scheffler shared how overwhelmed he was before his win. Just before the game, he felt like he might not be ready for all that was unfolding. But Scheffler came to some critical realizations after talking with his wife. Scheffler said that Meredith told him, ‘Who are you to say that you’re not ready?’ Who am I to say that I know what’s best for my life? What we talked about is: God is in control, and the Lord is leading me, and if today’s my time, then it’s my time.”

Thanking God is nothing new for Scheffler, who also credited the Lord for his first PGA win in February 2022. He wrote in an Instagram post, “Overwhelmed at getting my first PGA Tour win. So thankful to the Lord, Teddy, our families and friends, and everyone else a part of the team. An unbelievable experience we will never forget.

In addition to the accolades that come with dominating the tournament, Scheffler went home with $2.7 million in prize money. Scheffler spoke about God and glorified Him at the pinnacle of his golf career. Instead of crediting his career to his own talents, Scheffler wants to use his golf career to praise God and all that He’s done in his life. We should all hope to glorify God with our talents and praise Him for all He’s done for us.