Overview

• Xander Schauffele has been sidelined since early January due to a rib injury sustained during the off-season.
• The injury, diagnosed as an acute intercostal strain with a microtear, worsened after Schauffele attempted to play through it at The Sentry and a TGL match.
• Schauffele has confirmed plans to return at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, scheduled for March 6-9, prioritizing full recovery to avoid reinjury.
• His absence has impacted both his TGL team, the New York Golf Club, and his World No. 2 ranking, which is under pressure from rivals like Rory McIlroy and Collin Morikawa.
• Schauffele aims to regain competitive form ahead of key events like The Players Championship in March and the Masters in April.