The world's top golfer was out of action for nearly a month due to the Christmas dinner accident.
Scottie Scheffler was forced to miss the PGA Tour's season opener in Hawaii after injuring his hand while preparing Christmas dinner.
“Scottie sustained a puncture wound to the palm of his right hand from broken glass,” Scheffler's manager Blake Smith said. “A small piece of glass remained in my palm and I needed surgery. I was told I should be back to 100% in three to four weeks.”
Due to Scheffler's absence, Scheffler's 2025 debut will be held at the American Express Tournament in La Quinta, Calif., January 16-19.
“His seven PGA Tour wins included his second Masters title, making him the first back-to-back champions of The Players Championship. He shot 62 on the final day to win the Olympic gold medal, He also won the Tour Championship and won the FedEx Cup.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
