Scheffler Reveals Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Battle Behind BMW Championship 12th-Place Finish
Updated
Updated · CBS Sports · Aug 24
Scheffler Reveals Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Battle Behind BMW Championship 12th-Place Finish
3 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · Aug 24
Summary
Scottie Scheffler said hand, foot and mouth disease left him with blisters on his hands and throat during the BMW Championship, yet he still finished 7 under and inside the top 15.
Painful hand blisters made gripping clubs difficult early in the week, but Scheffler played all 4 rounds anyway, citing stubbornness and the playoff event's importance despite suggestions he withdraw.
A 72 in the opening round gave way to 3 straight under-par rounds as he improved while healing, and he said his hands felt normal by Sunday even though his throat still bothered him.
The world No. 1 did not defend his BMW title, but he remained atop the FedEx Cup standings and heads to next week's Tour Championship hoping the virus clears fully.