Xander Schauffele 'not in great shape' as he returns after contracting Covid

Xander Schauffele contracted Covid-19 shortly before Christmas. Picture: Richard Sellers/PA

Xander Schauffele has pledged to “fake it until I make it” as he recovers from contracting coronavirus a week before Christmas.

Schauffele is one of 16 players in the Sentry Tournament of Champions who failed to win an official event last season, but an event usually reserved for winners includes players who reached the 2020 Tour Championship due to Covid-19 truncating the PGA Tour calendar.