Scottie Scheffler Withdraws From The Houston Open
Scottie Scheffler withdraws from the Texas Children's Houston Open due to family issues as his wife prepares to give birth to second child.
HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 30: Scottie Scheffler of the United States reacts after finishing the final round of the Texas Children's Houston Open 2025 at Memorial Park Golf Course on March 30, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) Getty Images World number one player, Scottie Scheffler, withdrew from the PGA Tour’s Houston Open on Tuesday. Injury is not a concern and Scheffler missing this tournament was always a possibility with the imminent birth of he and wife Meredith’s second child.
The PGA Tour announced that his withdrawal was due to “family reasons,” but Scheffler has yet to comment. Scheffler has been runner-up in the Texas Children’s Houston Open three times, including the last two years. It is typically his final tournament that he plays as preparation for the Masters, which is just two weeks away.
This will be the Scheffler’s second child, as their son Bennett was born just a few weeks after Scheffler’s second Masters victory in 2024. While the timing of the withdrawal is not great for the Houston Open or Scheffler’s Masters prep, as the two-time Green Jacket winner is coming of a T22 finish at the Players Championship , it is understandable. HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 28: Scottie Scheffler of the United States hits a tee shot on the 12th hole during the first round of the Texas Children's Houston Open at Memorial Park Golf Course on March 28, 2024 in Houston, Texas.
(Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) Getty Images Scheffler will be replaced in the field by Matt Kuchar. Bud Cauley also withdrew from the tournament and will be replaced by Seamus Power.