Golf fans haven’t witnessed World No. 2 Xander Schauffele dominate a PGA Tour field with his signature blend of precision and power for 48 long days. Schauffele last appeared in competitive action during the inaugural TGL match in January before stepping away due to an increasingly concerning injury situation.
The two-time major champion continues to recover from an acute intercostal strain with a microtear in his rib cage—an overuse injury that worsened when he attempted to play through discomfort at January’s Sentry tournament. He seems to be getting better now. On February 25th, PJ Clark shared an image on X showing Schauffele supporting his New York GC teammates during a TGL match, writing: “This is like when your ace is out for the year but shows up in the dugout for a random weekend series at home.”
This is like when your ace is out for the year but shows up in the dugout for a random weekend series at home pic.twitter.com/ggs1XaIew6
— PJ Clark (@TheRealPJClark) February 24, 2025
Schauffele told to Golfweek that he plans to make his competitive return at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill (March 6-9). After consulting with medical professionals, the 30-year-old deliberately skipped tournaments with thick rough to prevent re-injury. “I’ve seen guys come back too soon and end up missing another 6 to 12 weeks,” Schauffele explained, demonstrating patience as he aims to prepare fully for the upcoming Masters in April.
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