On Tuesday morning, Scottie Scheffler sent shockwaves through the golf world when he withdrew from the Texas Children’s Houston Open. Did an untimely injury pop up just two weeks ahead of the 2026 Masters? Does he need more practice time to fix his iron issues ahead of the year’s first major? Thankfully for Scheffler, the reason for his WD is much more cheerful.
According to Brentley Romine of Golf Channel, Scheffler pulled out of the Texas Children’s Houston Open because he and his wife, Meredith, are expecting their second child this week. The World No. 1 will take the week off to be with his high school sweetheart in this exciting time.
Despite its proximity to the Masters, the second child’s arrival shouldn’t affect Scheffler’s ability to compete and contend for a third green jacket next month.
Scottie Scheffler Withdraws With Second Child on the Way
Scheffler loves playing in his home state leading up to the Masters in April, but sometimes life gets in the way. With his wife, Meredith, expecting to give birth to the couple’s second child this week, Scheffler decided to withdraw from the Texas Children’s Houston Open on Tuesday.
Scheffler and his wife welcomed their first child, Bennett, in May 2024—less than a month after he secured his second Masters victory. About a week later, Scheffler played in the PGA Championship and finished in a tie for eighth place.
It’s a thrilling time for the Schefflers, who first met at Highland Park High School and started dating when they were both seniors. After high school, Scottie and Meredith committed to a long-term relationship when they decided to attend the University of Texas and Texas A&M, respectively. Those four years went by smoothly, and the couple got engaged in June 2020 and married in December of that year.
Fast forward six years, and the Schefflers are excited to welcome their second child to the world.
Scheffler Will Still Be Ready for the 2026 Masters
GettyScottie Scheffler had to withdraw from the Texas Children’s Houston Open with his second child on the way.
The timing of Scheffler’s second child is unfortunate for the Texas Children’s Houston Open and his preparation for the 2026 Masters. The 29-year-old has played a tournament in Texas ahead of each of his six career Masters starts, but he won’t have the opportunity to do that this season. Scheffler’s last start came at the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, where he finished in a disappointing tie for 22nd.
Fortunately for Scheffler, he’s used to taking extended breaks leading up to major championship starts. He started taking at least one week off before most major championships in 2024, leading to three wins in his last eight major starts.
When Bennett entered the world in May 2024, Scheffler traveled to Valhalla Golf Club a week later and finished T8 at the PGA Championship. He’s used to balancing his professional golf career with his personal life, so he should have no issues traveling to Augusta National Golf Club and contending in the Masters in a few weeks.
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