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Scottie Scheffler will miss the first PGA event of 2025 after Christmas kitchen mishap

The world number one golfer was scheduled to compete at The Sentry to kick off the 2025 season.

By Matt Reed

Sep 28, 2024; Ile Bizard, Quebec, CAN; Scottie Scheffler of team U.S.A. hits a chip shot on the third hole during the third round of The Presidents Cup golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
Sep 28, 2024; Ile Bizard, Quebec, CAN; Scottie Scheffler of team U.S.A. hits a chip shot on the third hole during the third round of The Presidents Cup golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images / Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
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World number one Scottie Scheffler won't compete at the PGA Tour's first stop of 2025, The Sentry, after suffering a hand injury while preparing dinner on Christmas Day. Scheffler underwent surgery on his hand and is expected to return to the course on Jan. 16 for The American Express at La Quinta Resort.

Scheffler suffered a "puncture wound" to his right hand after coming in contact with broken glass, which resulted in the PGA pro having surgery. His manager, Blake Smith, stated that it would require a three to four week recovery.

The incident for Scheffler caps off a wild 2024 for the Texas native, which included his since-dropped arrest at The PGA Championship and he and his wife having their first child.

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Last season, Scheffler was the most in-form golfer on the PGA Tour, winning his second Masters in April, an Olympic gold medal at the Paris Olympics and going on to secure The 2024 Fedex Cup Playoffs after finishing more than 1,900 points ahead of second place finisher Xander Schauffele.

The 28 year old won nine of the 21 tournaments he competed in, marking a historic calendar year for golf's biggest name at the moment.

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