Scottie Scheffler is gearing up to host the prestigious Masters Club dinner for former champions, and he’s adding his own twist to the traditional menu this year. One of the highlights is the inclusion of ravioli, a dish that holds a rather significant and personal story for Scheffler.
The significance of ravioli in Scheffler’s life goes beyond a culinary preference. Over the Christmas holidays, while preparing ravioli for dinner, Scheffler accidentally injured his right hand when a wine glass shattered, requiring surgery that forced him off the golf course for an entire month. As a nod to this incident, he’s chosen to feature the dish on the dinner menu, although he won’t be making it himself.
Guests will be treated to cheeseburger sliders and firecracker shrimp as starters, with the option of ribeye or redfish for the main course. Scheffler has also included a Texas-style chili, following a recipe from his trusted swing coach, Randy Smith. But of course, the special addition is “Papa Scheff’s Meatball and Ravioli Bites,” a beloved creation of his father, Scott Scheffler, from his childhood. “Whenever he made them, it was an event,” Scheffler shared in a conference call focused on the upcoming Masters. “I thought it would be enjoyable to include them this year, plus the ravioli adds a nice touch.”
Scheffler’s absence from key tournaments like The Sentry at Kapalua and The American Express in California gave him time to heal, but recovering full strength in his hand has required patience. “There’s no pain now, but regaining complete function takes work after a month’s disuse,” Scheffler explained. “Rebuilding strength has been crucial.”
In his five appearances since coming back at Pebble Beach, Scheffler has achieved two top 10 finishes, with his least successful outing landing him a tie for 25th place at the Phoenix Open. With another tournament lined up at the Houston Open, he’s looking forward to the Masters at Augusta National.
Acknowledging his setback, Scheffler commented, “I’m a right-handed golfer, and any surgery affects hand function. But my hand improves daily, and so does my swing,” he noted optimistically. “I am enthusiastic about the progress I’m observing.”
Scheffler is approaching an impressive milestone, being just two weeks from reaching 97 consecutive weeks as the world’s number one golfer. Only Tiger Woods has maintained the top rank longer, with runs of 264 and 281 weeks. Scheffler now aims to join an elite group of repeat champions at Augusta National alongside Tiger Woods, Nick Faldo, and Jack Nicklaus.
