Scheffler Battles Through Illness
Scottie Scheffler Battles Illness to Maintain FedEx Cup Lead Through BMW Championship
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He opened with a 72 and then posted three straight under-par rounds, finishing inside the top 15 as he battled through the BMW Championship.
He closed with a 2-under 68 on Sunday to finish 7-under 273 and in the mix, with the final-round score details not highlighted in the summary.
Scheffler hit just about 65% of greens this week, underscoring how the illness affected his ball-striking during the event.
Doctors reportedly advised him to pull out due to hand, foot and mouth disease, but he chose to continue playing because of his form and stubbornness.
Next week’s Tour Championship format differs in that seedings don’t matter; any of the 30 advancing players can win the FedEx Cup by winning at East Lake.
Scottie Scheffler played the BMW Championship while battling hand, foot and mouth disease, pushing through painful blisters on his hands and throat that made gripping his club difficult. Despite the illness, he finished tied for 12th at seven-under 273, maintaining his lead in the FedEx Cup standings—a position worth a $23 million bonus New York Post.
Doctors advised Scheffler to withdraw from the event, but his stubbornness and recent form—including an eight-shot victory at St. Jude—kept him in the field for all four rounds Connecticut Courant. He said it was 'the most extraordinary week' of his career given the circumstances, though he's already starting to feel better.
Illness Strikes After Dominant Week
Scheffler caught hand, foot and mouth disease after his win at the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis Yahoo News. The contagious viral illness, which typically affects young children, first struck him early in the week at the BMW Championship in St. Louis. Blisters erupted on his hands and inside his throat, making the simple act of holding a golf club painful Central Oregon Daily.
Despite the pain, Scheffler managed three straight under-par rounds after opening with a one-over 72. His ball-striking suffered noticeably, hitting only about 65 percent of greens during the week. He closed with a two-under 68 on Sunday to secure a top-15 finish Golf Channel.
Playing Through Pain and Medical Advice
Medical professionals recommended that Scheffler pull out of the event entirely. The top-ranked golfer in the world rejected their advice, citing both stubbornness and confidence he could 'knock it out quickly.' He told reporters he considered withdrawing but his strong form and determination kept him competing Connecticut Courant.
By Sunday, Scheffler's hands had mostly returned to normal, though his throat remained irritated. He nearly shook hands with runner-up Cameron Young on the 18th green, a sign his symptoms were finally improving. Playing sick at a major championship event underscores both his competitive drive and the toll the illness took on his performance Golf Channel.
FedEx Cup Lead Worth $23 Million Next Week
Scheffler was already mathematically assured of leading the FedEx Cup standings through the BMW Championship, regardless of his finish New York Post. That position comes with a $23 million bonus—the largest prize on the PGA Tour. He advances to next week's Tour Championship at East Lake with a clear advantage in the standings.
The Tour Championship format differs from most events: seedings and standings don't matter at East Lake. Any of the 30 advancing players can win the FedEx Cup by simply winning the tournament. This means Scheffler must stay healthy and sharp to protect his financial and competitive lead over the final week of the season.
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