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Schauffele Embraces Links Reset at Scottish Open as FedEx Cup Hangs in Balance

He’s turning to Scotland’s links courses for a mental reboot after a rib injury derailed his season

Jun 20, 2025; Cromwell, Connecticut, USA; Xander Schauffele plays his shot from the first tee during the second round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images/File Photo
Jun 22, 2025; Cromwell, Connecticut, USA; Scottie Scheffler plays his shot from the first tee during the final round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images/File Photo
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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.