Phil Mickelson won’t participate in the 2026 Masters. The three-time Masters winner introduced he’ll “be out for an extended period of time” due to a “personal health matter” in his family.
Mickelson introduced the information on social media. He declined to go into specifics relating to his resolution to step away from golf for a bit.
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“Unfortunately, I will not play in the Masters Tournament next week and will be out for an extended period of time as my family continues to navigate a personal health matter. I have great respect for Augusta National Golf Club and it is definitely the most special week of the year. I wish everyone the best of luck and will be watching.”
Mickelson, 55, has solely performed in one LIV occasion this yr due to a private family matter. His solely look got here final month in South Africa, the place he completed T48. He missed the primary 4 LIV occasions this season earlier than his look in South Africa
“I will not be able to participate in the first two LIV Events as [my wife] Amy and I need to be present for a family health matter,” Mickelson wrote on X earlier this year. “I can’t wait to compete again and look forward to rejoining my teammates as soon as possible.”
With Mickelson out, it marks the first time since 1994 the Masters won’t characteristic Mickelson or Tiger Woods. Following his arrest for suspected DUI on Friday, Woods introduced he was taking an extended break to receive treatment. The Masters confirmed Woods would not take part in the event following his arrest.
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Mickelson has three Masters wins below his belt — 2004, 2006 and 2010. While he hasn’t gained the occasion in over a decade, he has come shut a number of occasions, ending tied for third in 2012 and tied for second in each 2015 and 2023. He missed the reduce final yr.
