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,

Xander Schauffele has withdrawn from the 2025 American Express, the PGA Tour announced Monday.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 has insisted that he will not rush his return after suffering a bizarre injury while making pasta on Christmas Day. Scheffler punctured the palm of his hand while crafting homemade ravioli over the holiday period and required surgery to remove glass shards.

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