Scottie Scheffler Withdraws from PGA Tour Event Due to Hand Injury
Scottie Scheffler, the top-ranked player, has been forced to withdraw from the PGA Tour’s season-opening event in Hawaii due to a hand injury sustained while preparing Christmas dinner.
Injury Details
Scheffler injured his right hand on a broken glass, resulting in a puncture wound to the palm. Small glass fragments remained in the palm, requiring surgery. According to his manager, Blake Smith, Scheffler has been told that he should be back to 100% in three to four weeks.
Tournament Withdrawal
Scheffler withdrew from The Sentry, the winners-only tournament scheduled for January 2-5 at Kapalua Resort. His next scheduled tournament is The American Express on January 16-19 in La Quinta, California.
Career Highlights
Last season, Scheffler won the Jack Nicklaus Award as PGA Tour player of the year in a landslide, joining Tiger Woods as the only players to win the award three straight times. His seven PGA Tour wins included a second Masters title, and he became the first repeat winner of The Players Championship. He also won an Olympic gold medal and took the Tour Championship to claim the FedEx Cup.
Conclusion
Scottie Scheffler’s withdrawal from the PGA Tour event is a setback for the top-ranked player, but he is expected to make a full recovery in three to four weeks. Fans and fellow players will be eagerly awaiting his return to the course.
FAQs
Q: What happened to Scottie Scheffler?
A: Scottie Scheffler injured his right hand on a broken glass while preparing Christmas dinner, resulting in a puncture wound and requiring surgery.
Q: How long will Scheffler be out?
A: Scheffler has been told that he should be back to 100% in three to four weeks.
Q: Which tournament did Scheffler withdraw from?
A: Scheffler withdrew from The Sentry, the winners-only tournament scheduled for January 2-5 at Kapalua Resort.
Q: What are Scheffler’s career highlights?
A: Scheffler won the Jack Nicklaus Award as PGA Tour player of the year, won seven PGA Tour events, including a second Masters title, and won an Olympic gold medal and the Tour Championship.
