Xander Schauffele can’t believe this overlooked ‘mind-blowing’ Scottie Scheffler stat

Xander Schauffele, currently ranked fourth in the world, made headlines with a surprising revelation about PGA Tour standout Scottie Scheffler, whose remarkable stat has gone unnoticed this year.

Despite Scottie Scheffler’s absence from the Wells Fargo Championship, he remains a hot topic in the golfing world. One player inspired by Scheffler’s achievements is Xander Schauffele, who is gearing up for the event at Quail Hollow Club this week.

Addressing reporters ahead of the tournament, Schauffele disclosed his primary goal: to improve upon his runner-up finish from the previous year. This aspiration, he emphasized, was deliberate.

However, Schauffele couldn’t help but express astonishment at Scheffler’s recent drop in speed. “Which is just mind-blowing,” remarked the 30-year-old golfer.

Scheffler’s absence from this week’s event is due to his wife Meredith’s impending delivery of their first child.

Reflecting on Scheffler’s prowess, Schauffele noted his exceptional iron play and proficiency around the greens, despite the decrease in speed off the tee. Schauffele attributed Scheffler’s ability to maintain excellence to his precision with irons, enabling him to sacrifice distance for accuracy.

Having played alongside Scheffler a few years ago when Scheffler outpaced him, Schauffele acknowledged the shift in dynamics. He highlighted the importance of gaining any advantage possible over the competition, whether it’s through increased distance off the tee or strategic play.

Schauffele’s opening round at the Wells Fargo Championship will see him tee off alongside Shane Lowry and Wyndham Clark at 11:22am EDT.

With Scheffler’s absence, Rory McIlroy emerges as the frontrunner for victory, as he aims to add to his impressive tally of PGA Tour wins. McIlroy shared insights with reporters before his first round, teasing his upcoming US PGA Championship campaign with a story involving Phil Mickelson.