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Scottie Scheffler’s new born son: what are the origins of the name Bennett?
Shortly after the world number one golfer secured his second Masters green jacket, there was a new arrival in the Scheffler household.
“Welcome to the world little one. Your mom & dad love you so much.” Those were the words that Scottie Scheffler wrote on his Instagram post on Monday along with a photo of him cradling his new baby boy in his arms. The gorgeous bundle of joy clearly had an immediate impact on the 27-year-old, one that every parent can relate to, and the timing of the birth couldn’t have been better.
Scheffler senior’s conclusion of the Masters was at risk, as wife Meredith going into labor was always going to be the priority. “I wouldn’t say I’m very concerned,” he said about the situation while at Augusta, before adding that there were “open lines of communication and she can get ahold of me if she needs to.”
As it turned out, the world number one went on to claim his second green jacket, followed that up with the RBC Heritage title, and then welcomed his son. And the name bestowed upon him: Bennett.
What are the origins of the name Bennett?
The name Bennett – which did not appear in the US top ten – has its roots traced back to the Medieval era, a modern variation of ‘Benedict’, so explains Keshia at The Bump. This boy’s name, of Latin descent, carries within it the promise of good fortune and divine favor. “Blessed” is not merely a label but a proclamation of destiny, echoing the Latin benedictus, which itself harbors deeper connotations. Delve into its etymology, and you’ll uncover bene, the essence of “good,” and dicte, the art of “speaking well.”
Bennett, therefore, encapsulates not just luck but eloquence – a name fit for those destined to articulate greatness. Maybe a good choice then for the son of a sporting superstar.
Scheffler: 2024 PGA Championship awaits
Scottie didn’t feature at the Wells Fargo Championship last weekend but is back for the prestigious PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, which gets underway on Thursday. But it wasn’t easy saying goodbye to young Bennett for the world’s best, as the power of fatherhood kicks in.
“I had, I think, pretty high expectations about what it would feel like and I think those were far exceeded,” Scheffler said about his new status in the family. “I didn’t really know exactly what it would feel like, I thought it would be pretty great, it’s a pretty amazing feeling.
“It was fairly challenging leaving the house this morning… I told my little man when I was leaving, I don’t wanna leave but I gotta leave.”