{
  "id": 2872866,
  "title": "Scheffler says he played BMW Championship with hand, foot and mouth disease",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/scheffler-says-he-played-bmw-championship-with-hand-foot-and-mouth-2872866",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T21:23:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/scottie-scheffler-hand-foot-mouth-bmw-championship-10dfd0a3a3432a58aef7621ea1fea2c1"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Scottie Scheffler finished the BMW Championship with a surprisingly ordinary performance, marking his 13th bogey of the week. However, his week was far from ordinary due to his health issues. Scheffler revealed he was battling hand, foot and mouth disease, which caused painful blisters. Despite the discomfort, he decided to continue playing, hoping to finish quickly and secure a chance at the FedEx Cup title. Coming off an eight-shot victory in the FedEx St. Jude Championship, Scheffler appeared to be in the perfect form to clinch the coveted prize during the three-week PGA Tour season finale. Reflecting on his decision to play despite the illness, Scheffler admitted he was stubborn, a strength and a weakness in equal measure. While he acknowledged his pride in fighting through the tournament, he expressed frustration at not pulling out earlier. Today, Scheffler feels some improvement, as his throat has lessened but his hands still feel normal.",
  "summary": "ST. LOUIS (AP) — Scottie Scheffler wrapped a most ordinary performance by his standards with his 13th bogey of the week in the BMW Championship. Turns out it was a most extraordinary week given his health. “I’m…",
  "key_points": [
    "Scottie Scheffler played BMW Championship with hand, foot and mouth disease",
    "He had 13 bogeys in the week despite health issues",
    "Scheffler continued playing to chase FedEx Cup title"
  ],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Scheffler says he played BMW Championship with hand, foot and mouth disease",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/scheffler-says-he-played-bmw-championship-with-hand-foot-and-mouth",
        "published": "2026-08-23T21:02:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Scottie Scheffler caught hand, foot and mouth disease after win at FedEx St. Jude Championship",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/scottie-scheffler-caught-hand-foot-and-mouth-disease-after-win-at",
        "published": "2026-08-23T21:57:16.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}