St Annes Open champion Alexander Noren out of Scottish Open . A statement issued by tournament organizers said : `` Webb Simpson , the 2012 U.S. Open Champion , has withdrawn from The Open Championship due to family reasons . '' Simpson 's wife in due to give birth the season . Phil Mickelson shoots eight -under-par 64 at Scottish Open . Alexander Noren and Simpson joint leaders at Castle Stuart .
St Annes Open champion Alexander Noren out of Scottish Open . Simpson 's wife in due to give birth the season . Phil Mickelson shoots eight -under-par 64 at Scottish Open . Alexander Noren and Simpson joint leaders at Castle Stuart .