Overview

• Defending Scottish Open champion sits 57th in FedEx Cup standings and must climb into the top 70 to qualify for the postseason
• He has managed just one top-10 finish since returning from a two-month layoff caused by an intercostal strain and cartilage tear
• Schauffele chose not to add extra tournaments to his schedule, preferring to attack this late-season chase with his original plan intact
• The two-time major winner credits mental resilience and the relaxing nature of links golf for helping him stay positive through inconsistent results
• He last played three weeks ago at the Travelers Championship, tying for 61st, and will use this week’s event as a launchpad into his British Open title defense