Scheffler, fresh off his Open Championship win at Royal Portrush, had stunned the media with a candid press conference just days earlier. When asked about how long he celebrates his victories, the World No. 1 didn't hesitate but reflected on the battle going on inside him.

Almost all famous sports stars face the inescapable dilemma of how to balance their personal and work lives—some have just figured it out better than others. Whereas Scheffler skews far toward the family side of the spectrum, Brady seemed to prioritize his career especially during his twilight years on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.