Scottie Scheffler, coming off injury, responded to some advice given by Rory McIlroy at this week's AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

Scottie Scheffler felt frustrated sitting at home ... Her name's Meredith,” Scheffler said with a laugh, referring to his wife. “She's pretty cute.” Scheffler had a tiny, clear bandage ...

When Rory McIlroy heard the news that Scottie Scheffler injured his right hand ... She's pretty cute,” he joked, referencing his wife and the mother of their young son, Bennett.

Rory McIlroy has drawn parallels between Scottie Scheffler and golfing ... In response to McIlroy’s humorous jab, Scheffler quipped back, referencing his wife as he said: "I've got a chef.