Scottie Scheffler has warned his rivals that he has “discovered” the explanations behind his comparatively sluggish begin to the season.
By this time final yr Scheffler had received the Arnold Palmer Invitational by 5 pictures and turn out to be the primary participant to win back-to-back Gamers Championship titles at Sawgrass.
The world primary went on to win a complete of 9 instances in 2024, together with an Olympic gold medal in Paris, however has but to rediscover such type this yr after his return to motion was delayed by a hand damage suffered whereas getting ready Christmas dinner.
“I believe it will be foolish to say that it didn’t set me again slightly bit as a result of I needed to take a very good period of time off,” Scheffler stated of the puncture wound to his proper palm.
“I’m a right-handed golfer. So any kind of damage it’s important to that hand, particularly a surgical one goes to have some kind of impact.
“However every day, my hand continues to enhance. My physique continues to get again to the place it must be and I believe my swing is coming round, as properly. So I’m undoubtedly excited concerning the enhancements that I’m making.”
Scheffler’s outcomes this season have been removed from disastrous, with two prime 10s and a worst end of 25 in 5 occasions thus far, though his frustration has been evident on a couple of event.
“As you stated, the outcomes this yr have been respectable,” he added.
“I really feel like I’m actually near taking part in some very nice golf once more. I’ve acquired one other good week of prep right here at dwelling and I felt like we realized loads final week at Sawgrass.
“I’m undoubtedly excited concerning the issues that we sort of discovered after we have been in Jacksonville.”
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Scheffler was talking on a teleconference forward of his Masters title defence subsequent month, throughout which his alternative of menu for the normal Champions’ Dinner was revealed.
“It’s slightly bit extra of the identical,” Scheffler stated. “My favorite meals haven’t modified an excessive amount of however there’s slightly bit, I might say, extra sort of nostalgic stuff.
“My dad’s meatballs made the menu – that was all the time my favorite factor rising up. Then my coach Randy makes the most effective chilli so I believe they’re attempting to make use of his recipe.
“I believe we’re doing ribeye once more and a few pink fish and tequila and bourbon this time. It ought to be a enjoyable evening, enjoyable meal and really enthusiastic about having the ability to host a Champions’ Dinner once more.”
