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.