Fresh off his win at the Memorial Tournament, pro golfer Scottie Scheffler was walking tall—until life (and his baby) reminded him what real pressure looks like.
In a now-viral video captured by CBS Sports with over 3 million views, Scheffler is seen soaking in his big moment when his wife hands him their baby boy, Bennett, with the kind of calm warning that only a parent can deliver:
“He has poop all over his back, so be prepared.”
Did he flinch? Panic? Call for backup?
Nope. Scheffler simply nodded and replied with the most dad response of all time:
“That’ll happen.”
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And just like that, a diaper blowout became the perfect parenting metaphor. One minute, you’re on top of the world. The next, you’re covered in it (sometimes literally).
The internet, of course, had thoughts. Facebook commenters jumped in with the kind of solidarity only parents can offer:
- @Christy Krusell: If this isn’t real parenting life, I don’t know what is
- @Paula Holmes Cheves: Handled that like a Champ!
- @Aaron Gulley: Relatable to every dad out there
The truth is, the most humbling part of parenthood isn’t just the sleepless nights or the endless laundry, it’s the way it sneaks into *every* moment. No matter how polished the highlight reel is, kids will always find a way to bring you back to Earth.
Scheffler’s reaction was a parenting win in itself: no drama, no delay, just acceptance. Because once you’ve changed a few hundred diapers, not even a national broadcast can shake you.
And honestly, isn’t that the dream? To be so grounded in your parenting that even a championship moment can include poop, pride, and presence. No outfit change required.
So here’s to the moms and dads wiping butts between milestones. To the blowouts, the breakdowns, and the beautiful mess of it all. Because parenting doesn’t pause, not for trophies, not for TV, and especially not for clean backs.
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