Xander Schauffele and Scottie Scheffler Withdraw from PGA Events Due to Medical Reasons
The World No. 1 and No. 2 golfers are sidelined, raising questions about their return as upcoming tournaments face changes.
- Xander Schauffele, ranked World No. 2, has withdrawn from the Farmers Insurance Open and other recent events citing an undisclosed medical issue.
- Schauffele's absence marks the first time since 2016 that he will not compete at Torrey Pines, where he has consistently performed well in past years.
- Speculation surrounds Schauffele's future on the PGA Tour, though his father has denied rumors of a move to LIV Golf.
- World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is recovering from a hand injury sustained during the holidays and has also withdrawn from the Farmers Insurance Open.
- Both players are hopeful for a return at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, a high-profile tournament with a $20 million prize pool.
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