Schauffele Set for March Return After Rib Injury

Xander Schauffele, the world's second-ranked golfer, is set to return to the PGA Tour at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in March after being sidelined with an intercostal strain/micro tear in his rib cage. The injury, which occurred during the offseason, worsened as he attempted to play through the pain at the Sentry Tournament in January. Schauffele has since missed several tournaments, including the Farmers Insurance Open and the Genesis Invitational in his hometown of San Diego. He has been advised to take a cautious approach to avoid re-injury, especially given his age. Schauffele is eager to compete again, hoping to regain his form ahead of major events like the Masters and the Players Championship. His return is highly anticipated following a successful 2024 season where he won both the PGA Championship and the Open.