Why Scheffler Is Competing in the Fall Series

Scheffler's Entry in Procore Championship Draws Attention
Maintaining Competitive Edge Ahead of Ryder Cup
"A Good Preparation for the Battle Against Europe"

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler of the United States is making a rare appearance in the fall series.

Starting on September 11 (local time), Scheffler will compete in the first event of the PGA Tour Fall Series, the Procore Championship, held over four days at the Silverado Resort North Course (par 72, 7,138 yards) in Napa, California. The total prize money for the event is 6 million dollars. He is participating to prepare for the Ryder Cup, the golf competition between Europe and the United States, which begins on September 26.

Scottie Scheffler is smiling brightly during a practice round at the Procore Championship. Napa, USA=AFP Yonhap News Photo

Last year, Scheffler did not play in any fall series events. However, at a press conference on September 10, one day before the Procore Championship began, he stated, "I didn't come here just to talk about the Ryder Cup for four days. I am here to play a golf tournament," making it clear that, for now, his focus is on the Procore Championship.

Nevertheless, Scheffler did not hide the fact that his participation in the Procore Championship is part of his preparation for the Ryder Cup. "I decided it would be good to keep my competitive edge before the Ryder Cup," Scheffler said. "Just as I rarely take four or five weeks off before the Masters or the U.S. Open, I don't think it's right to have such a long break before the Ryder Cup." He added, "No matter how much you practice at home, it's not the same as competing in a tournament to get warmed up. I think this event will be great preparation ahead of the Ryder Cup."

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