Scottie Scheffler is set to make his first PGA Tour start of 2025 at the AT&T Pro-Am – and the world number one has been taking in the sights on the Monterey Peninsula.
Scheffler was forced to withdraw from The Sentry and The Amex after injuring his hand on Christmas Day. The freak setback now appears well behind the American.
Scheffler has been working hard in the gym and was seen striping balls on the range at Pebble Beach ahead of this week’s Signature Event, an ominous sign for the rest of the field.
Scheffler has certainly picked the best week of the season to return. Pebble Beach and Spyglass Hill are two of the most revered venues in all of golf and would be near the top of any amateur’s wishlist.
Another venue situated on the Monterey Peninsula is Cypress Point, and Scheffler made the two-mile journey west on Tuesday to play the course ahead of his first PGA Tour start of 2025.
What Scottie Scheffler shot at Cypress Point?
According to Shane Lowry–via journalist Dan Rapaport–Scheffler was six-under-par through six holes at Cypress Point.
“Shane Lowry snuck out to Cypress for the first time yesterday. Nine birdies shot 64. Said Scottie Scheffler was in the group behind and was -6 thru 6,” Rapaport wrote.
Lowry said: “So I don’t think he’s struggling too much with his injury.” If the Irishman’s information on Scheffler is true, the world number one could be set for a winning return this week.
What Scottie Scheffler said about Cypress Point?
When asked about his trip to Cypress Point, Scheffler revealed that he played a match against his caddie, Ted Scott.
“I took down Ted, so I got bragging rights for a while. Can’t afford to lose to your caddie because he’s just going to be reminding me that he beat me constantly, so I was glad to take him down. It was a great day,” Scheffler said.
Scott is an accomplished golfer himself and currently boasts a handicap of +4. If the stars aligned, he may have had a chance of beating the world number one.
On his trip to Cypress Point, Scheffler added: “Meredith and Bennett came out and walked a few holes with us, and we had lunch, and it was just a great day, really. Weather was beautiful, our group was great, we had a great time. I’m just thankful for the experience. Meredith and I last night were like, wow, that was just one of our favourite days. It was awesome.”
How much it costs to play Cypress Point?
Cypress Point Golf Club is one of the most exclusive clubs on the Monterey Peninsula. One cannot simply just turn up and pay a green fee.
Much like Augusta National, the only way to play the course is to be invited by one of its members, and even they’re hard to find. It’s believed there are only 250 members, and the process of becoming one is complex.
Firstly, there’s a $250,000 initiation fee, a sum far too significant for most. Secondly, you cannot apply to join; an existing member must invite you. Among the most recent members to join are Chris O’Donnell, Harris Barton and commentator Jim Nantz.
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