Scottie Scheffler caught hand, foot and mouth disease after win at FedEx St. Jude Championship

Scottie Scheffler, the current world's top-ranked golfer, contracted hand, foot, and mouth disease following his victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis. The championship win came with an impressive eight-shot lead. However, Scheffler's triumph was short-lived as he revealed he was battling the illness following his T12 finish at the BMW Championship, the second stop in the FedExCup Playoffs.

Scheffler first exhibited symptoms on Monday night, the day after his victory. He experienced blisters on his hands and feet, as well as a sore throat. The top-ranked golfer lamented that the most frustrating aspect was his inability to play at his usual best. He mentioned that the adrenaline rush often leaves his body in a crash after exertion.

Despite his discomfort, Scheffler managed to finish at 7-under on the week, ten shots behind the winner, Wyndham Clark. He continued playing despite his illness, prioritizing rest over his usual workout, practice, and warm-up routines.

Scheffler's performance during his illness was commendable. He managed to post three rounds in the 60s and closed the week with a 2-under 68. However, he struggled with gripping his club early on in the week, attributing it to his stubbornness. Despite the setback, Scheffler remains hopeful and optimistic about his recovery. He feels proud of his fight and believes he is starting to heal.

The only lingering issue is his throat, which is still bothering him. Nonetheless, he is looking forward to the Tour Championship, where he will enter as the leader in the FedExCup standings.