Horschel Withdraws From Mexico Open After Six Holes Citing Illness

Billy Horschel's week at the VidantaWorld Mexico Open ended almost before it began, with the multiple PGA Tour winner withdrawing on Thursday after completing just six holes of his opening round, citing illness. Horschel's early exit added to a day of change at Vidanta Vallarta, where the field had already been reshuffled before play began, with alternates called in and other players withdrawing before their rounds. The 2026 Mexico Open, played for a 6 million dollar purse at Vidanta Vallarta, continues through Sunday, November 1, with the second round set for Friday and Golf Channel coverage from 4 to 7 p.m. Eastern. Horschel's withdrawal is the latest disruption to a tournament week that has already seen several players come and go from the field, and it leaves one of the event's most experienced names watching the rest of the week from the sidelines.