Overview

• Schauffele sits 57th in the FedEx Cup standings and requires strong performances at the Scottish Open and next week’s British Open to secure a playoff spot.
• A diagnosed intercostal strain and cartilage tear forced him out of competition for two months and led to swing changes that have disrupted his form.
• At the Renaissance Club, he joked that finding his portrait by the toilets perfectly captures the frustrations of his career-worst season.
• He believes the straightforward demands of links golf will help him “take his hands off the wheel” and play more freely.
• Despite his slump, last year’s PGA Championship and British Open victories keep him safely second on the U.S. Ryder Cup points list.