Following Scottie Scheffler’s Open Championship win on Sunday, Nike released an ad featuring Scheffler and his son, Bennett.
The first of the side-by-side ads reads “You’ve already won” over a photo of Scheffler and his son on the golf course, while the second ad says “But another major never hurt.”
Days before his win, Scheffler turned heads when he said that golf “is not a fulfilling life” and emphasized his prioritization of his family, as the Deseret News reported.
“I’m blessed to be able to come out here and play golf. But if my golf ever started affecting my home life or it ever affected the relationship I have with my wife or with my son, that’s going to be the last day that I play out here for a living. … I would much rather be a great father than I would be a great golfer,” he said.
Scottie Scheffler of the United States, celebrates with his wife, Meredith, and son Bennett on the 18th green after winning the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland, Sunday, July 20, 2025. | Francisco Seco, Associated Press Social media reactions to Nike’s Scottie Scheffler ad
Several social media users praised Nike’s shift to family-centric advertising.
Others noted Nike’s treatment of its pregnant athletes, like Allyson Felix, who wrote in a 2019 New York Times piece that Nike “wanted to pay me 70 percent less than before” in her contract renewal negotiations after her first pregnancy.
Here are some of the notable social media reactions.
Scottie won major number four just days after saying that true fulfilment comes from more than just trophies.
Nike’s ad got it spot on.
As a dad, this one hit. Wins are great, but nothing beats the moments at home.
Fatherhood is so rewarding… we should talk about it more!!! pic.twitter.com/rHY829SNoK
— Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu (@RobsonKanu) July 23, 2025
The Nike Scottie Scheffler ad was great.
But…
Nike is only responding to the preferences of its talent. Their ads foreground their talent’s life and personality. That ad reflects Scheffler. If the next golfer is not a family man, Nike will do something different.
— Clovis Trahan (@SeamusNua) July 22, 2025
We’re witnessing a quiet reorientation in global storytelling. Nike’s Scottie Scheffler pro family ad doesn’t just sell performance, it also centres generational legacy, positioning family as the foundation of excellence. Meanwhile, Dolce & Gabbana’s Alta Sartoria show in Rome… pic.twitter.com/DDmkqCRT5f
— Freddie Featherby (@FJJFeathers07) July 22, 2025
Culture is radically changing.
Even a year ago, Nike would have never posted a pro-family advertisement honoring great dads over whatever left-wing talking point is trending these days.
Related note, becoming even more of a Scottie Scheffler stan these days. pic.twitter.com/N8NxmxN0sh
— Isabel Brown (@theisabelb) July 21, 2025
“I’d much rather be a great father than I would be a great golfer. At the end of the day, that’s what’s more important to me.”
– Scottie Scheffler📷 @Nike pro-family ad highlights Scheffler’s baby son as a “win”, after his 4th Major Championship victory. pic.twitter.com/gIrpiN83ek
— Precious Life (@PreciousLifeCom) July 21, 2025
I am not the biggest Nike hater on the planet and I think the Scheffler ad is “good” on its own terms, but it’s very amusing how quickly and successfully they’ve flipped the script on this format: [Athlete] + [Vapid Slogan] + [Culture War] = $$$ pic.twitter.com/u3Kxscgi40
— Nick Blake (@NCBlake) July 22, 2025
Did you see the cultural vibe shift? @Nike‘s pro-family ad celebrates Scottie Scheffler’s baby son as his greatest “win.”
Children don’t hold families back and the biggest brands are catching on. pic.twitter.com/RnWVUGPnqo
— SevenWeeksCoffee (@7WeeksCoffee) July 21, 2025
Nike has released a solid pro-family ad featuring Scottie Scheffler and his son, following his victory at the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush on Sunday. It’s a shame pro-family messaging is now so rare that it’s noteworthy. pic.twitter.com/lSZloBG3pL
— Caldron Pool (@CaldronPool) July 21, 2025
No one: (complete silence)
Absolutely no one: (still nothing)
LinkedIn influencer: I’m going to recreate the iconic Scottie Scheffler Nike ad pic.twitter.com/uEHPyeNuFj
— Jason Hanson (@JasonTheHanson) July 21, 2025
The new Nike Ad of Scottie Scheffler. Quite the turn from what we’ve seen the last 5+ years. Let’s get back to promoting family like this. pic.twitter.com/MnqqTxSeez
— T.J. Moe (@TJMoe28) July 21, 2025
Nike posted this photo of Scottie Scheffler and his son with the caption “Priorities unchanged.”
I love when mainstream brands promote life and family!
This is the way. pic.twitter.com/k5dZMj8az0
— Christine Yeargin (@christineyeargs) July 20, 2025
Culture is shifting.@Nike just released a pro-family ad, highlighting Scottie Scheffler’s baby son as a “win”
Children aren’t burdens—they’re blessings. pic.twitter.com/gKs2rNbutl
— Anna Lulis (@annamlulis) July 21, 2025
Scottie Scheffler of the United States kisses the Claret Jug trophy as he poses for photographers after winning the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland, Sunday, July 20, 2025. | Jon Super, Associated Press