Scottie Scheffler, the World No. 1 golfer, is the only eligible player not in next week’s field for the Wells Fargo Championship, the PGA Tour’s sixth Signature Event. Scheffler is a four-time winner on the PGA Tour this season, including the Masters Tournament. He is also the reigning FedEx Cup champion.
Scheffler has not given a reason for his withdrawal from the Wells Fargo Championship. However, he has been dealing with a back injury in recent weeks. He withdrew from the AT&T Byron Nelson after the first round due to the injury.
Scheffler’s withdrawal from the Wells Fargo Championship is a blow to the tournament. He is one of the most popular players on the PGA Tour and a major draw for fans. However, the tournament field is still strong, with several other top-ranked players scheduled to compete, including Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy, and Patrick Cantlay.
– Scottie Scheffler skips Travelers, ending streak at 15 straight starts
Scottie Scheffler will end a streak of 15 consecutive starts next week, when he skips the Travelers Championship.
Scheffler, ranked No. 1 in the world, withdrew Tuesday morning.
Scheffler hasn’t missed a start since he tied for seventh at the U.S. Open in June of last year. He went on to win four times during the 2022-23 PGA Tour season and already has two victories this season.
He last played at the Charles Schwab Challenge, where he tied for 18th.
The Travelers field includes 15 of the top 20 players in the world ranking, led by No. 2 Rory McIlroy and No. 3 Jon Rahm.
– Reigning Masters champ’s absence from Cromwell a scheduling oddity
Reigning Masters champ’s absence from Cromwell a scheduling oddity
Scottie Scheffler’s recent dominance on the PGA Tour has been nothing short of remarkable. The 26-year-old American has won four of his last six starts, including the Masters Tournament and the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
However, Scheffler will not be defending his title at the Travelers Championship next week. The tournament is being held at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut, from June 23-26.
Scheffler is the only eligible player in the top 50 of the world rankings who is not playing in the Travelers Championship. The field includes 14 of the top 20 players in the world, including Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, and Justin Thomas.
Scheffler’s absence is due to a scheduling conflict. He is playing in the LIV Golf Invitational Series event in London the same week as the Travelers Championship.
The LIV Golf Invitational Series is a new golf league that is backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. The series has been criticized by some for its ties to Saudi Arabia’s human rights record.
Scheffler is one of several top players who have joined the LIV Golf Invitational Series. Others include Dustin Johnson, Bryson DeChambeau, and Phil Mickelson.
The LIV Golf Invitational Series has been a controversial topic in the golf world. Some players have criticized it for its ties to Saudi Arabia, while others have defended it as a way to give players more opportunities to play for big money.
Scheffler’s decision to play in the LIV Golf Invitational Series has been met with mixed reactions. Some fans have criticized him for joining a league that is backed by Saudi Arabia, while others have defended his decision as a business move.
It remains to be seen how the LIV Golf Invitational Series will impact the PGA Tour. The series has the potential to disrupt the traditional golf landscape, but it is also possible that it will fade away after a few years.
– A look ahead to Scheffler’s next scheduled start at the John Deere Classic
Following the PGA Championship, Scheffler will set his sights on the John Deere Classic, which will take place from June 29th to July 2nd at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois.
Scheffler has a solid record at the John Deere Classic, having finished in the top 10 in each of his two starts. In 2021, he finished tied for ninth, and in 2022, he finished tied for sixth.
The John Deere Classic is a key event in the PGA Tour schedule as it is the last chance for players to qualify for the following week’s Open Championship. Scheffler, who is currently ranked No. 1 in the world, is already exempt for the Open, but he will be looking to use the John Deere Classic as a tune-up event.
The John Deere Classic is a popular event with fans, and it always attracts a strong field. Scheffler will be one of the favorites to win, and he will be looking to add another PGA Tour title to his resume.
Key Stats:
- Scheffler is ranked No. 1 in the world according to the Official World Golf Ranking.
- He has won four PGA Tour events this season, including the Masters Tournament.
- He is a two-time winner of the John Deere Classic (2019, 2021).
John Deere Classic Odds
To win: +1000
To finish top-5: +300
To finish top-10: +150
To finish top-20: +75
Viktor Hovland will be the reigning FedEx champ to play at Travelers. He enters the Travelers Championship off the heels of a victory at the BMW International Open, his second of the DP World Tour season. The Norwegian has been one of the most consistent players on tour this year, with eight top-10 finishes in 17 starts. He is currently ranked No. 10 in the world and is a strong contender to win his first PGA Tour title.
