Scottie Scheffler Withdraws from PGA Season Opener Due to Hand Injury

The world’s top-ranked golfer underwent surgery after a Christmas Day accident and is expected to return in mid-January.

Scottie Scheffler sustained a puncture wound to his right palm from broken glass while preparing Christmas dinner, requiring surgery to remove fragments.
The injury forces Scheffler, the reigning PGA Player of the Year, to miss The Sentry Tournament of Champions scheduled for January 2-5 in Hawaii.
His manager confirmed that Scheffler is expected to fully recover in three to four weeks, with his next planned appearance at The American Express tournament starting January 16.
Scheffler’s 2024 season was historic, featuring seven PGA Tour wins, an Olympic gold medal, and a third consecutive Jack Nicklaus Award as Player of the Year.
The Sentry field will proceed without replacements for Scheffler, leaving 59 players to compete in the winners-only event with a $20 million purse.