**Players and Caddies Sport Yellow Ribbons at Tour Championship for Ted Scott’s Nephew**

ATLANTA, Aug. 24, 2025 - PGA Tour players and caddies wore bright yellow ribbons on Thursday at East Lake Golf Club. They honored Joel Scott, the nephew of Ted Scott, who is Scottie Scheffler’s caddie. Joel is recovering from an injury.

PGA Tour writer Paul Hodowanic shares that players and caddies are wearing neon yellow ribbons at the TOUR Championship. They do this to support Ted Scott’s nephew, Joel, as he recovers from an injury. The Scott family has requested prayers for Joel at this time.”

Scheffler’s regular caddie, Ted Scott, has been missing since the FedEx St. Jude Championship. He left to deal with a “private family matter.” His return to Atlanta was met with heartfelt support from the tour community.

In the opening round, the yellow ribbons showed off the tour’s tight-knit spirit. Scheffler teamed up with substitute caddies while Scott was away. He thanked everyone for their support but didn’t share details about his nephew’s condition to respect the family’s privacy.

Thursday’s gesture keeps up a PGA Tour tradition. Players and caddies use special items to show support for those facing personal challenges. The yellow ribbons at East Lake connected the crowd. They showed a shared hope for Joel Scott’s speedy recovery.

The tour community stays united in its thoughts and prayers for the Scott family. This reminds us that, beyond chasing trophies, golf is about empathy and friendship.