World No. 2 Xander Schauffele withdraws from 2025 American Express
The top two players in the world are out of the 2025 American Express tournament, taking place this week in La Quinta.
On Monday, the PGA Tour announced that World No. 2 Xander Schauffele has withdrawn from the tournament. No reason has been given at this time.
Schauffele will be replaced by Philip Knowles.
World No. 2 Xander Schauffele is a WD from The American Express and is replaced by Philip Knowles.
— PGA TOUR Communications (@PGATOURComms) January 13, 2025
Last week, Scottie Scheffler, the world's top-ranked player, announced he was dropping out of this year's AMEX. Scheffler injured his right hand on a broken glass while preparing Christmas dinner.
See below for the final 2025 tournament player field.
The American Express will take place Jan. 16-19 at the PGA West's Pete Dye Stadium Course, Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course and La Quinta Country Club.
Purse: $8,800,000/$1,584,000; FedEx Cup points: 500 (winner)
PGA WEST PETE DYE STADIUM COURSE Par/Yards: 36-36—72/7,210
PGA WEST NICKLAUS TOURNAMENT COURSE Par/Yards: 36-36—72/7,147
LA QUINTA COUNTRY CLUB Par/Yards: 36-36—72/7,060
Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing coverage.
