LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) — PGA and British Open champion Xander Schauffele withdrew from the American Express on Monday for medical reasons, the second top player to have to withdraw from the third event of the PGA Tour of the season.
Scottie Scheffler withdrew last week, which was no surprise since the world number one player is recovering from minor surgery on his right hand that was punctured by a drink while he was preparing dinner Christmas.
Schauffele’s manager said in a text message that the world No. 2 player withdrew for medical reasons, but did not provide additional details.
The American Express kicks off Thursday with three courses. Former US Open champion Wyndham Clark, at No. 7, is now the only player in the top 10 playing.
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