Scottie Scheffler Talks About Back Pain After BMW Championship Round

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler faced challenges during the first round of the BMW Championship on Thursday, shooting a score of 1-under par while dealing with tightness in his lower back. Despite the discomfort, Scheffler downplayed concerns about his ability to continue in the tournament, stating, “I woke up just a little sore this morning.” He described the struggle to maintain his swing, particularly on the 17th hole, where he felt the tightness more acutely. Scheffler acknowledged that he may have overexerted himself in practice, attributing his soreness to hitting too many balls the previous day. He expressed confidence in recovering quickly, mentioning plans to apply ice to alleviate the discomfort. However, his performance was affected, causing him to fall behind the early leader, Keegan Bradley, who finished the round at 6-under par. In second place, Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama trailed Bradley by just one shot, showcasing a strong performance following his recent victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Matsuyama's notable moment came when a long putt trickled into the hole, eliciting cheers from the crowd. As the first round concluded, play was temporarily suspended due to nearby lightning, prompting organizers to hope for improved weather conditions as the second round approaches. Bradley will aim to maintain his lead as the tournament progresses.