LA QUINTA, Calif. — PGA and British Open champion Xander Schauffele withdrew from the American Categorical on Monday for medical causes, the second extremely ranked participant who needed to pull out of the third PGA Tour occasion of the season.
Scottie Scheffler withdrew final week, which was not a shock because the world’s No. 1 participant recovers from minor surgical procedure to his proper hand that was punctured by glass whereas getting ready Christmas dinner.
Schauffele’s supervisor stated in a textual content message the No. 2 participant on the planet withdrew for a medical purpose, although there have been no further particulars.
The American Categorical begins Thursday on three programs. Former U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark, at No. 7, is now the one participant from the highest 10 who’s taking part in.
