World No. 2 Xander Schauffele has withdrawn from this week’s tournament in the California desert for an undisclosed reason.

Xander Schauffele has withdrawn from the 2025 American Express, the PGA Tour announced Monday. The world No. 2 joins world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler in removing his name from the field list, though unlike with Scheffler, no reason was given for Schauffele's departure from the event held annually in Palm Springs, California.

Scottie Scheffler injured his hand on Christmas while making homemade ravioli. He then had to have surgery, which forced him to withdraw from the season-opening event at The Sentry. Scheffler then withdrew from The American Express,

Scheffler said he’s not going to rush back from a hand injury while Schauffele is reportedly not taking full swings as he deals with a right rib injury.

Scottie Scheffler is closing in on a return to action on the PGA Tour after suffering a freak accident on Christmas Day that led to him needing surgery on his right hand