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World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler has withdrawn from this week’s Texas Children’s Houston Open as a result of imminent start of his second baby, Golf Channel reported.
Scheffler and his spouse, Meredith, welcomed a son, Bennett, on May 8, 2024, a couple of weeks after Scheffler’s second Masters victory.
Scheffler was anticipated to tee it up in his residence state. The four-time main winner has performed this occasion six instances with 4 prime 10 finishes. He completed in a tie for second in each 2024 and 2025.
Min Woo Lee of Australia is the defending champion.
PGA Tour Communications introduced that Bud Cauley additionally withdrew from the event in Houston, with Matt Kuchar and Seamus Power of Ireland being added into the sector.
Austin Smotherman, Cam Davis of Australia, Ryo Hisatsune of Japan and Michael Kim withdrew from the event on Sunday. Those 4 golfers have been changed by Jimmy Stanger, Jesper Svensson of Sweden, and Danny Willett and Paul Waring, each of England.
On Monday, Doug Ghim entered the event after Matt McCarty withdrew.
–Field Level Media