Scottie Scheffler speaks on surgery, eyes competitive return after off-season injury
ORLANDO, Fla. – We now know what Scottie Scheffler was making for dinner on Christmas.
www.pgatour.comHere’s the latest on Scottie Scheffler based on current public reporting.
- Early 2025 updates focused on a hand injury requiring surgery after Christmas, with Scheffler aiming for a return for Pebble Beach and a tight schedule before majors. This period highlighted his recovery timeline and his emphasis on not rushing back [source summarizing PGA TOUR reporting from January 2025].[1][2]
- By late January 2025 he was optimistic about a near-term return and had surgery to address palm fragments, with recovery plans pending week-to-week decisions on his schedule; Pebble Beach had been suggested as a possible return point.[2]
- In January 2026, he was reported to have won The American Express and surpassed significant career earnings milestones, signaling a strong return to form after the prior year’s injury-related hiatus; this marked a notable rebound and continued dominance in the PGA Tour.[3]
If you’d like, I can pull the very latest headlines from tonight and summarize any competing reports or add quick context (e.g., current world ranking, recent finishes, or upcoming events).