Scheffler Plays Through Illness | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 23, 2026 · 1m

Scottie Scheffler battled hand, foot, and mouth disease all week at the BMW Championship, enduring excruciating pain just to grip his club — yet he refused to quit, even though he was already locked in for the number one FedEx Cup spot and a $23 million bonus. Despite admitting he should’ve withdrawn, his fierce competitive drive pushed him to compete at a high level, finishing with a solid 68 despite 13 bogeys and hitting only 65% of greens. His stubbornness, while sometimes a liability, shone through as he fought through the illness — throat still sore, hands improving. He’s now taking time…