Scheffler cards 5-under 65 at Tour Championship after health issues

ESPN Golf • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 11:24 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Scheffler cards 5-under 65 at Tour Championship after health issues

Summary

Scottie Scheffler posted a 5-under 65 during the first round of the Tour Championship, placing him in a tie for fifth. This performance comes a week after he faced difficulties with hand, foot, and mouth disease, which had caused blisters that affected his grip. Scheffler’s return to form nearly symptom-free marks a significant recovery, highlighting his potential this week. The tournament continues with more rounds scheduled.

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Key Details

•Scheffler shot a 5-under 65 in the first round.
•He is tied for fifth place after round one.
•This follows his recent battle with hand, foot, and mouth disease.
•He struggled with gripping the club due to blisters last week.
•The Tour Championship is ongoing with additional rounds to come.

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12:06 AMESPN Golf — Nearly symptom-free, Scheffler in hunt after 65

What they're saying

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A week after Scottie Scheffler struggled to grip the club because of blisters on his hands from hand, foot and mouth disease, he's nearly symptom-free and carded a 5-under 65 to grab a share of fifth place after the first round of the Tour Championship.
— ESPN Golfby Mark Schlabach

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