Scottie Scheffler to miss 2nd tournament over freak hand injury [Video]

Scottie Scheffler withdrew from The American Express on Monday, missing his second consecutive tournament due to injury. 

Scheffler, 28, underwent minor surgery to repair a glass puncture in his right hand suffered on Christmas. 

The world’s No. 1 player was preparing for Christmas dinner when he hurt his hand, which forced him to miss the beginning of the PGA Tour season at The Sentry in Hawaii, a signature event.

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“After consulting with my medical team, I have made the decision to withdraw from next week’s American Express tournament to give my injury more time to heal,” Scheffler said in an Instagram post.

Scheffler is hopeful of making his 2025 PGA Tour debut at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, a signature event that starts Jan. 30. 

The star American golfer is coming off an historic season, where he won nine times worldwide. 

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