How Leaders Lead with David Novak

#285: Ted Scott, Caddie for Scottie Scheffler, PGA Tour – Great questions demand great answers

Apr 2, 2026
Ted Scott, a 29-year PGA Tour caddie who has won four Masters and an Olympic gold, shares his leadership through humility and sharp questioning. He discusses building rapport, using humor to shift moods, when to speak up or stay quiet, communicating without micromanaging, and creating a resilient two-person team. Packed with memorable golf stories and practical lessons on influence and consistency.
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INSIGHT

Be The Perpetual Learner In The Room

  • Stay the learner, not the expert, to keep improving and ask better questions.
  • Ted purposely positions himself as the least knowledgeable in rooms so he can learn from athletes, coaches, and businessmen.
ADVICE

Ask How People Prefer To Receive Feedback

  • Ask each person how they like to receive information before coaching them.
  • Ted tests this early because Bubba got worse with extra detail while Scottie wants all the facts and isn't intimidated by them.
ANECDOTE

A Tough Conversation That Triggered A Win

  • Ted confronted Bubba about his on-course demeanor; Bubba agreed to change and won his first PGA Tour event the next week.
  • That blunt conversation became the same speech Ted later gave Scotty about attitude and focus.
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