Scottie Scheffler Dealt with ‘Painful’ Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease While Playing BMW Championship
The world No. 1 golfer said he had trouble holding his clubs early in the week, and went on to finish 12th in the FedEx Cup playoff event
Scottie Scheffler, the world's top-ranked golfer, played through a bout of hand, foot and mouth disease while competing at the BMW Championship in St. Louis on August 23, 2026. The illness affected his grip on the club, making it "pretty painful" to hold it. Despite the discomfort, Scheffler pushed through, feeling better as the week progressed.
He finished tied for 12th at the tournament, despite nearly shaking hands with Cameron Young during the event. The golfer, who is a father to two young sons, reported painful blisters on his hands and a scratchy throat throughout the week. Scheffler's performance was not enough to secure a victory, as Wyndham Clark emerged as the winner of the FedEx Cup playoff event by three shots.
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