Scottie Scheffler, the top-ranked golfer, has been forced to withdraw from the season-opening PGA Tour event in Hawaii following an injury sustained during Christmas preparations.
Scheffler injured his right hand while preparing Christmas dinner, resulting in a puncture wound caused by broken glass. As a result, the golfer has withdrawn from The Sentry, a winners-only tournament scheduled to take place from January 2 to 5 at Kapalua Resort in Hawaii. According to Scheffler’s manager, Blake Smith, small glass fragments remained in the palm, necessitating surgery. Smith stated, “He has been told that he should be back to 100% in three to four weeks.”
This development is a setback for Scheffler, who had an outstanding previous season. He received the Jack Nicklaus Award as PGA Tour Player of the Year, winning the accolade through a significant margin. This achievement places him alongside Tiger Woods as the only players to win the award three consecutive times. Scheffler’s achievements last season included seven PGA Tour victories, a second Masters title, and the distinction of becoming the first repeat winner of The Players Championship. His performance on the final day also led to an Olympic gold medal victory with a remarkable score of 62.
Scheffler’s next scheduled appearance is The American Express tournament, set for January 16 to 19 in La Quinta, California. Golf enthusiasts and analysts are keen to see how quickly he recovers and returns to form, given his recent performances.
Scottie Scheffler’s injury is an unfortunate incident affecting his participation in the PGA Tour’s opening event. However, with a projected full recovery in a few weeks, anticipation surrounds his upcoming performances as he aims to continue his impressive trajectory in professional golf.
Source: Local10
