Scottie Scheffler withdraws from Houston Open, Séamus Power joins field

Power, one of the alternates for the tournament, joined the field when Bud Cauley withdrew. Shane Lowry will also play at Memorial Park

Scottie Scheffler's wife is expecting their second child. Pic: AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Scottie Scheffler withdrew from the Houston Open at Memorial Park on Tuesday, a tournament that was always questionable for him to play because his wife is expecting their second child.

Scheffler, the No. 1 player in the world, has been runner-up at the Houston Open three times, including the last two years when he made it his final stop before going to the Masters.

He was replaced in the field by Matt Kuchar. Bud Cauley also withdrew and he was replaced in the field by Séamus Power. The Waterford man, who lost his full tour status last year, has started the season well, making the cut at all but one of the tournaments he's played this year. Power will tee off on Thursday along side Emiliano Grillo and Trey Mullinax. Shane Lowry will also play. He has been grouped with Wyndham Clark and Rickie Fowler

Scheffler’s wife gave birth to a son they named Bennett on May 8, 2024, one week before the PGA Championship.

Scheffler, who won the PGA Championship and the Open last year, began 2026 with a victory in The American Express. His streak of 18 consecutive finishes in the top 10 — which started at the Houston Open last year — ended at the Genesis Invitational with a tie for 12th.

His last tournament was a tie for 22nd in The Players Championship.