Scheffler Returns to PGA Tour After Wine Glass Injury at Pebble Beach Pro-Am

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler is set to make his 2025 PGA Tour debut at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am this week, marking his return after a bizarre off-season injury involving a wine glass. The 2024 PGA Tour Player of the Year missed the season’s first two tournaments after slicing his right hand while attempting to make homemade ravioli on Christmas Day.

Scheffler, 27, recounted the incident during a press conference Tuesday, explaining how he used an empty wine glass to shape pasta dough when it shattered, stabbing him in the upper palm of his right hand. “I had my hand on top of it and it broke,” Scheffler said. “I’ve heard nothing but horror stories since this happened about wine glasses, so be careful.”

The injury required surgery and forced Scheffler to take a two-week hiatus from golf and physical activity. He described the recovery process as frustrating, particularly for a player who thrives on competition. “It’s one of those deals where immediately after it happened, I was mad at myself because I was like, gosh, that’s so stupid,” he said. “But you just don’t think about it when you’re in the moment.”

Scheffler’s injury occurred during a historic season in which he won seven tournaments, matching Tiger Woods’ 2007 record, and claimed an Olympic gold medal. During his recovery, he re-watched footage of his 2024 performances, analyzing his swing and mental approach. “There’s a few tournaments I looked back at where the thing that stuck out the most was that I never really overreacted to stuff,” he said. “I kind of stayed in it and waited for my moment to get hot.”

The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, the second Signature Event of the 2025 season, features an 80-player field competing across Pebble Beach Golf Links and Spyglass Hill Golf Course. Scheffler will face stiff competition, including Sepp Straka, who leads after a 7-under 65 in the opening round, and a five-way tie for second place featuring Justin Rose, Tony Finau, and Tom Kim.

Scheffler’s return adds intrigue to the tournament, which also includes eight of the world’s top 10 players. The event will be broadcast on PGA TOUR LIVE, available exclusively on ESPN+, with coverage beginning at 11:30 a.m. ET on Saturday and 11 a.m. ET on Sunday.

Despite the setback, Scheffler remains optimistic about his recovery and performance. “I don’t expect any long-term damage,” he said. “I’m just excited to get back out there and compete.”