Scottie Scheffler’s viral illness shows that not even the world’s best athletes are immune to the trials of parenthood
Scheffler said painful sores from the viral illness made it hard to grip his clubs, but he still finished tied for 12th.
- Ahead of the Tour Championship beginning Thursday at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler says he is 95% recovered from hand, foot and mouth disease.
- Scheffler, a father of two sons Bennett and Remy, contracted the viral illness after his young children brought it home from daycare, illustrating the intense balancing act of parenting while competing on the PGA Tour.
- During last week's BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, the Texan finished 12th at 7-under while battling painful blisters that made gripping his clubs difficult.
- Fellow golfer Rory McIlroy noted on Tuesday that even the world's best players aren't immune from catching illnesses brought home from daycare or school, commiserating with parenting challenges.
- Competing for the FedExCup and a $10 million winner's prize from the event's $40 million purse, the 30-player field at East Lake vies for golf's season-ending crown.
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Rory McIlroy Makes Personal Admission on Parenting After Scottie Scheffler Illness
Rory McIlroy has opened up about life with his young daughter, Poppy, while discussing Scottie Scheffler’s recent battle with hand, foot and mouth disease. The illness affected Scheffler during the BMW Championship, making it difficult for the world No. 1 to grip his clubs before he finished tied for 12th. McIlroy, who is also a […] The post Rory McIlroy Makes Personal Admission on Parenting After Scottie Scheffler Illness appeared first on HEAV…
Rory McIlroy makes admission about daughter Poppy after Scottie Scheffler illness
Rory McIlroy has opened up on the health challenges that come with raising his young daughter after Scottie Scheffler contracted a painful illness ahead of the Tour Championship.The Northern Irishman and wife Erica Stoll are parents to daughter Poppy, who was born in 2020.McIlroy admitted that illnesses can quickly spread through a family once children begin attending school or day care, with parents often catching the viruses brought home.The f…
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