LA QUINTA, Calif. — PGA and British Open champion Xander Schauffele withdrew from the American Express on Monday for medical reasons, the second-ranked player to pull out of the PGA Tour’s third event of the season.
Scottie Scheffler withdrew last week, which came as no surprise as the world No. 1 is recovering from minor surgery on his right hand that was punctured by glass while preparing for Christmas dinner.
Schauffele’s manager said in a message that the number 2 player in the world withdrew due to medical reasons, although there were no further details.
American Express starts Thursday with three courses. Former US Open champion Wyndham Clark, at No. 7, remains the only player from the top 10 to play.
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