Xander Schauffele, a top golfer, faced a challenging offseason due to an intercostal strain and cartilage tear. As he rehabilitated, he watched other players succeed, including Rory McIlroy, who surpassed him in the rankings. Despite the setback, Schauffele remained optimistic and found motivation in observing his peers. He's since returned to play four events, making all cuts, and credits his recent improvements to a more relaxed approach on the field. He remains focused on regaining his form as he heads into the Masters.
I've never really dealt with injury before, so I've never really been sidelined. I'm trying to find all the positives to attach to the situation.
Rory has been playing unbelievably well this year with a couple wins already and kind of breezing through what looks like hard golf courses.
Watching everyone else play golf and sort of fly by me, it's been very motivating.
I'm still rounding into form, but made all four cuts leading up to the Masters and finished tied for 12th at the Valspar Invitational.
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