Phil Mickelson introduced on Thursday that he is not going to play in subsequent week’s Masters and will likely be out for an prolonged time period as his household continues to “take into account private well being points.”
This would be the first time since 1994 that five-time Masters champion Tiger Woods and three-time Inexperienced Jacket champion Mickelson will each miss the primary main of the season.
Woods introduced his determination Tuesday, 4 days after he was arrested on fees of DUI and refusing to undergo a lawful take a look at stemming from a rollover crash in Florida, saying he would “take a time period away to hunt remedy and give attention to his well being.”
Mickelson, 55, made the announcement on his social media accounts.
— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) April 2, 2026
“I’ve the utmost respect for Augusta Nationwide Golf Membership and that is indisputably essentially the most particular week of the 12 months,” Mickelson stated in a press release. “I want you all the very best and will likely be watching over you.”
Mickelson missed the primary 4 LIV Golf League tournaments this season on account of household issues. He returned to South Africa two weeks in the past and tied for forty eighth place.
Mickelson was scheduled to make his thirty third begin on the Masters, which he final gained in 2010. The left-handed golfer has 16 top-10 finishes at Augusta Nationwide, ending runner-up to Jon Rahm in 2023 and ending behind Jack Nicklaus and Ben Hogan.
Mickelson final missed the Masters in 2022 following controversial feedback concerning the Saudi monarchy and the PGA Tour. On the time, he hadn’t missed a event since 1994.
