Scottie Scheffler opens up on battle with ‘painful’ viral infection at BMW Championship
- World number one Scottie Scheffler has revealed he competed in the BMW Championship while suffering from hand, foot and mouth disease, which caused painful blisters on his hands, feet, and throat.
- The American four-time major winner finished tied for 12th place after a third consecutive sub-70 round, admitting that his stubbornness stopped him from withdrawing despite finding it “painful” to grip his golf club.
- Scheffler is now prioritising his recovery ahead of the season-ending Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, where he hopes to secure a second FedExCup title.
- The BMW Championship was won by American Wyndham Clark, who secured a three-shot victory over Patrick Cantlay, with Rory McIlroy finishing third following a spirited final-day fightback.
- According to NHS guidance, hand, foot and mouth disease is a viral infection that typically clears up on its own within seven to 10 days, and Scheffler expressed confidence that his symptoms are gradually resolving.
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