5 big-name golfers missing from the 2024 Mexico Open at Vidanta field

The PGA Tour is now heading to Vallarta, Mexico for the 2024 Mexico Open, scheduled to take place from Thursday, February 22 to Sunday, February 24 at the Vidanta Vallarta Golf Course. This tournament marks the third time the event will be held at the Vidanta Vallarta Golf Course. Only four out of the top 50 players will be participating in the 131-player field for the 2024 Mexico Open. As this is not considered a major event, there is no mandatory participation for the top players. 

Here’s a look at the top five players missing from the Mexico Open 2024 field.

Top 5 golfers not playing the 2024 Mexico Open
1) Scottie Scheffler

After playing straight for three weeks, Scottie Scheffler is skipping this week’s event as he is not featured on the playing field for the Mexico Open. He has never competed at this event in his career, and this year is not going to be any different.

2) Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy is also not competing at the 2024 Mexico Open in Vidanta. So far, he has competed only in two PGA Tour events in 2024. Besides, he started the season with two DP World Tour events.

3) Jon Rahm

Jon Rahm was the runner-up at last year’s Mexico Open and had won the event the previous year. However, this time he will be absent from the event after switching to LIV Golf after the 2022–23 season. He has played two events on the Saudi-backed circuit, and his team, Legion XIII, won the team event at Mayakoba.

4) Viktor Hovland.

Viktor Hovland is also skipping the Vidanta Vallarta event. He has played only three events this season and has yet to make a top-10 finish. He had a great 2022–23 season, as he won three titles on the PGA Tour and also became the FedEx Cup champion..

5) Xander Schauffele

Xander Schauffele has decided not to participate in the 2024 Mexico Open after competing in five events.   He has managed to make 39 straight appearances on the PGA Tour, which is currently the longest active streak on the Tour. This year, he has achieved four top-10 finishes in five starts.