Scheffler Says He Played BMW Championship with Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Scheffler said the viral illness left him not 100% and forced him to skip practice before the Tour Championship, he said.
- On Sunday, Scottie Scheffler revealed he played the BMW Championship while battling hand-foot-and-mouth disease, a viral illness that causes painful sores on the hands, feet, and mouth.
- Scheffler fell ill Monday night following his eight-shot victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, with symptoms emerging Thursday when he opened the tournament with a 2-over 72.
- Despite suggestions to withdraw, Scheffler chose to compete, hitting only 65% of his greens this week as blisters from the virus made gripping the club painful.
- Closing with a 2-under 68 on Sunday, Scheffler noted he felt better as the week progressed, though he remains not 100% recovered and expects rest to help.
- With a $23 million bonus secured through the BMW Championship, Scheffler joins 30 players at the Tour Championship next week at East Lake to compete for the FedEx Cup.
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Scottie Scheffler Announces Brutal News After BMW Championship
Scottie Scheffler revealed Sunday that hand-foot-and-mouth disease derailed his week at the BMW Championship.The world No. 1 first showed signs of trouble Thursday, opening with a 2-over 72, his worst 18-hole score since the U.S. Open in June and skipping his usual post-round interviews.The Dallas Morning News and The Associated Press reported that Scheffler’s voice […] The post Scottie Scheffler Announces Brutal News After BMW Championship appe…
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Scheffler says he played BMW Championship with hand, foot and mouth disease
Scottie Scheffler says he was sick at the BMW Championship and he shared just how bad it was. After closing with a 68, Scheffler says he had hand, foot and mouth disease.
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