So, Scottie Scheffler didn’t take home the green jacket this year.

The Masters is one of the biggest golf tournaments in the world. It’s held every April in Augusta, Georgia, and winning it is a huge deal—think Super Bowl, but for golf.

The winner gets a green jacket, and it’s a career-defining moment for any golfer. With a few wins under his belt (2022 and 2024) Scottie placed fourth at the Masters this year—but honestly? The way he carries himself reminds us that true victory isn’t about trophies. It’s about something deeper.

Scottie has been super open about his faith, saying things like,

“My identity is in Christ and not in a golf score.”

Can we just pause and appreciate that? While the world chases titles, he’s chasing Jesus. After winning the Masters in 2022, he literally said he cried that morning, overwhelmed, and told his wife he didn’t feel cut out for the moment. Her response? “Who are you to say that you’re not ready? God is in control.”

Even this year, ahead of the tournament, he told reporters, “My identity is secure already.” That kind of peace? You can’t fake that. It’s the kind of peace that comes from knowing where your worth is found. And that’s growth since that morning he broke down all those years ago.

“But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” | 1 Corinthians 15:57

Whether Scottie wins or doesn’t, he’s walking in victory—because Jesus already won.

And that’s a reminder all of us need. Whether you’re swinging a golf club or literally just trying to get through your Monday, if you’re in Christ, you’re already winning.

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