Why Scottie Scheffler Is Skipping the 2026 Houston Open
It’s a key lead-up to the Masters, the first major of the year.
Why Scottie Scheffler Skipped Houston Open James Gilbert - Getty Images "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links. " Scottie Scheffler will not compete in the Texas Children’s Houston Open taking place this weekend at Memorial Park Golf Course. Earlier this week, he withdrew from the tournament, citing family reasons.
Golf Channel reported Tuesday that Scheffler and his wife, Meredith , are imminently expected their second child, and ESPN noted that the tournament “was always questionable for him to play because his wife is expecting. ” Meredith and Scottie welcomed their first child, a son named Bennett, in May 2024. “I love being able to play this game for a living.
It’s one of the greatest joys of my life. But does it fill the deepest wants and desires of my heart? Absolutely not,” Scheffler said last summer.
“I love being a father, I love be able to take care of my son. I love to be able provide for my family out here playing golf, and every day when I wake up early to go put in the work, my wife thanks me for going out and working so hard. And when I get home, I try and thank her every day for taking care of our son.