Withdrawals
Withdrawals highlight Cognizant Classic's scheduling challenges
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Three top favorites, including Ben Griffin, Adam Scott, and Jacob Bridgeman, withdrew from the Cognizant Classic on February 23, 2026, leaving the field without any players from the top 25 in the Official World Golf Ranking. The event at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, now features only Ryan Gerard from the top 30 and eight from the top 50. This development underscores ongoing concerns about the tournament's place in the evolving PGA Tour schedule.
Two more competitors have pulled out of the Mars Badminton Horse Trials ahead of the cross-country phase.
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Harry Meade withdrew Amanda Gould’s Grafennacht before the final trot-up at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event on April 26 due to foot soreness after losing a shoe on cross-country. Jennie Brannigan’s FE Lifestyle was sent to the holding box but passed re-inspection. Twenty-three five-star pairs presented to the ground jury ahead of showjumping.
Institutional crypto platform BlockFills has temporarily suspended client deposits and withdrawals due to recent market conditions. The Chicago-based firm, which handled $60 billion in trading volume in 2025, allows limited trading to continue. The move echoes restrictions seen during the 2022 crypto winter.
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World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has pulled out of the 2026 Qatar TotalEnergies Open due to a schedule change, leaving Iga Swiatek as the top seed for the first WTA 1000 event of the season. The tournament in Doha begins on February 8 with a strong field including Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff and defending champion Amanda Anisimova. Other notable withdrawals include Jessica Pegula and several players recovering from injuries.