back to top
spot_img

More

collection

Scottie Scheffler withdraws from PGA Tour opener after injuring his hand whereas making ready Christmas dinner

Scottie Scheffler wins 2nd Masters in 3 years


Scottie Scheffler wins 2nd Masters in 3 years

01:02

The top-ranked golfer on the planet should miss the PGA Tour’s season-opening occasion in Hawaii subsequent month after injuring his proper hand whereas making ready Christmas dinner.

Scottie Scheffler withdrew from The Sentry, the winners-only match held Jan. 2-5 in Kapalua Resort, after he injured his hand on a damaged glass.

“Scottie sustained a puncture wound to the palm of his proper hand from a damaged glass,” Scheffler’s supervisor, Blake Smith, mentioned Friday in an announcement. “Small glass fragments remained within the palm which required surgical procedure. He has been advised that he must be again to 100% in three to 4 weeks.”

Bahamas Hero World Challenge Golf
Scottie Scheffler reacts after lacking a putt on the 18th gap throughout the third spherical of the Hero World Challenge PGA Tour on the Albany Golf Club, in New Providence, Bahamas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024.

Fernando Llano / AP


Scheffler hopes to return to motion at The American Express on Jan. 16-19 in La Quinta, California.

Last season, the 28-year-old golfer received the Jack Nicklaus Award as PGA Tour participant of the 12 months in a landslide, becoming a member of Tiger Woods as the one gamers to win the award three straight instances.

His seven PGA Tour wins included a second Masters title, and he turned the primary repeat winner of The Players Championship. He won an Olympic gold medal when he shot 62 on the ultimate day and in addition took the Tour Championship to say the FedEx Cup.

Earlier this month, Scheffler received his ninth victory this 12 months on the Hero World Challenge, an unofficial match that Woods hosts within the Bahamas.

In the spring, Scheffler was arrested exterior the PGA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky. Prosecutors dropped legal fees lower than two weeks after his arrest. 

Ella Bennet
Ella Bennet
Ella Bennet brings a fresh perspective to the world of journalism, combining her youthful energy with a keen eye for detail. Her passion for storytelling and commitment to delivering reliable information make her a trusted voice in the industry. Whether she’s unraveling complex issues or highlighting inspiring stories, her writing resonates with readers, drawing them in with clarity and depth.
spot_imgspot_img