Hot news: Xander Schauffele, the world’s leading golfer and is the brightest candidate for the U.S. title. Open 2025 at Oakmont Country Club, suddenly announced that it withdrew from the tournament just a few days before the event started. The reason was confirmed that Schauffele had a positive test with Covid-19, making the golf community and fans shocked.
This information was announced by Schauffele’s team this morning, after he experienced mild symptoms such as fatigue and fever. Despite the hope of recovery in time, the 31 -year -old golfer is forced to comply with the medical regulations and prioritize his health as well as those around him. This decision was not only a shock for fans but also greatly affected the tournament, when Schauffele was in the peak form with victory at PGA Championship 2024 and second place on the Owgr rankings.
Schauffele’s wife, Maya Schauffele, is said to have discovered his abnormal symptoms after returning from a recent event. Although there was no official report from her publicly, the source of close information said that Maya had encouraged her husband to test, leading to positive results. This action not only shows her concern for her husband’s health but also helps prevent the risk of spreading in the tournament.
Fans across social networking platforms are expressing regret but also sending health wishes to Schauffele. Some of the outstanding comments on X argue that his absence will open up opportunities for other golfers like Scottie Scheffler or Rory Mcilroy, but cannot deny the space that Schauffele left. U.S. Open, which is famous for its difficulty and fierce competition, will lose one of the top candidates for the title.
Currently, Schauffele is isolated at home and is expected to recover soon to return to the next tournament. His team also apologized to the organizers and fans, and pledged to return stronger. In the context of medical regulations still strictly applied at major sporting events, Schauffele’s case is a reminder that Covid-19 is still a challenge that cannot be overlooked.
