After it was confirmed a few days ago that Xander Schauffele will miss The American Express, as well as the Farmers Insurance Open, there were immediately rumors about the nature of his injury. His team confirmed that it was a matter of ‘medical issues’, but they did not want to reveal specifically what it was about.
A few days later, Golf Channel’s Todd Lewis revealed that the world number 2 has been struggling with an injury for a long time. Todd Lewis shared via X that the 31-year-old golfer has had a problem with a right rib injury since the end of 2024. Xander is determined to recover, not wanting to play in tournaments with an injury of that nature.
“World #2 @XSchauffele has been bothered with a right rib injury since late last year.
It is not skeletal but instead soft tissue. Played through issue at @TheSentry but resting now and not making any full swings.
Not playing hometown event this week. Uncertain about @attproam.”- he wrote on X.
Xander Schauffele’s return
The popular golfer had an incredible season behind him, even winning two Major tournaments. The greatest problem for him was Scottie Scheffler, having a season that hardly any golfer in the history of this sport can boast of. Schauffele did great things in other tournaments as well, showing that he is a golfer who really belongs at the very top of the golf scene.
It is interesting that his colleague, Scottie Scheffler, is also absent due to injury. The two best golfers at the moment will be away for a while, and it is not known when to expect their return, although Scheffler could play in the &T Pebble Beach Pro-Am at the end of the month, judging by his statements.
This is an opportunity that some can seize, primarily Rory McIlory, who is in 3rd place on the OWGR list. A Northern Irishman wants to be on the throne this year.
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