Overview
- Scheffler said he first fell ill on Monday night, Aug. 17, a day after his eight-shot win in Memphis, and revealed his hand, foot and mouth disease diagnosis after the BMW Championship concluded on Sunday.
- The virus caused blisters on his hands, feet and in his throat that made it painful to grip clubs and forced him to prioritize rest over workouts, practice and warmups during the week.
- Scheffler considered withdrawing when symptoms flared but chose to play all four rounds, finishing tied for 12th at 7-under as his play improved after an opening 72.
- Coverage notes the illness is common and contagious among young children, public-health guidance says it usually clears in 7 to 10 days, and reporters suggested Scheffler likely contracted it from his very young children.
- Scheffler enters this week’s Tour Championship atop the FedExCup standings with his short-term plan focused on recovery and monitoring whether lingering throat or hand symptoms affect his readiness at East Lake.