Scottie Scheffler Withdraws from The American Express Due to Hand Injury
Injury Update
Scottie Scheffler, the world’s No. 1 player, has withdrawn from The American Express tournament scheduled for January 16-19 in Palm Desert, California. The decision comes after Scheffler underwent minor surgery to repair a glass puncture on his right hand, which he sustained while preparing Christmas dinner.
Injury Details
Scheffler injured his hand in a freak accident while cutting glass for Christmas decorations. The injury forced him to miss the start of the PGA Tour season at The Sentry in Hawaii. Despite his efforts to recover, Scheffler’s hand has not fully healed, prompting him to withdraw from The American Express.
Statement from Scheffler
"After consulting with my medical team, I have made the decision to withdraw from next week’s American Express tournament to give my injury more time to heal," Scheffler said in an Instagram post. "I remain hopeful of starting my year at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, a signature event that starts January 30."
Recent Success
Scheffler is coming off a stellar season, which saw him win the Masters and Olympic gold, The Players Championship, and the FedEx Cup among his nine titles worldwide. He was a runaway winner as PGA Tour player of the year and became the first player since Tiger Woods in 2009 to hold the No. 1 ranking for the entire calendar year.
Conclusion
Scheffler’s withdrawal from The American Express is a setback for the golf world, but it’s clear that his health and well-being are the top priority. Fans will be eagerly awaiting his return to the course, and it’s hoped that he will make a full recovery in time for the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What caused Scottie Scheffler’s hand injury?
A: Scheffler sustained a glass puncture on his right hand while preparing Christmas dinner.
Q: How long will Scheffler be out of action?
A: Scheffler has withdrawn from The American Express, but he remains hopeful of starting his year at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, which starts January 30.
Q: What was Scheffler’s performance like in the previous season?
A: Scheffler had a stellar season, winning nine titles worldwide, including the Masters and Olympic gold, The Players Championship, and the FedEx Cup. He was a runaway winner as PGA Tour player of the year and became the first player since Tiger Woods in 2009 to hold the No. 1 ranking for the entire calendar year.
