World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler is about to overlook the subsequent “three to 4 weeks”, together with the PGA Tour’s season-opening event after sustaining a freak hand harm at house.
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In accordance with an announcement launched by the PGA Tour on behalf of Scheffler, the star golfer suffered the harm whereas making ready dinner on Christmas Day.
“Scottie sustained a puncture wound to the palm of his proper hand from a damaged glass,” the assertion learn.
“Small glass fragments remained within the palm which required surgical procedure.
“He has been informed that he needs to be 100% in three to 4 weeks.”
The setback means Scheffler will miss The Sentry in Hawaii from January 2-5 however is about to return for The American Categorical event beginning on January 16.
The harm occurred only a week after Scheffler and Rory McIlroy teamed as much as defeat LIV stars Bryson Dechambeau and Brooks Koepka in The Showdown match-play exhibition beneath lights in Las Vegas.
Scheffler is coming off a jaw-dropping 2024 marketing campaign, which noticed him lead all the tour in strokes gained, scoring common and prizemoney gained.
He additionally added a second Masters to the CV and was awarded his third consecutive PGA Tour of the 12 months award.
He joins Tiger Woods as the one participant to win the award three years working.
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