Phil Mickelson Withdraws from Masters Due to Family Health Issue
Phil to miss Masters over personal health matter
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Phil Mickelson will miss the upcoming Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club due to a personal health matter affecting his family. This marks the first time since 1994 that both Mickelson and Tiger Woods will miss the season's first major tournament.
- 01Phil Mickelson announced his withdrawal from the Masters due to a family health matter.
- 02This is the first time since 1994 that both Mickelson and Tiger Woods will miss the Masters.
- 03Mickelson, a three-time Masters champion, last won the tournament in 2010.
- 04He ranks third in all-time top 10 finishes at the Masters with 16.
- 05Mickelson recently returned to competition after missing the first four LIV Golf League events.
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Phil Mickelson, a three-time Masters champion, announced on April 2, 2026, that he will not participate in the upcoming Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club due to a personal health matter involving his family. This decision comes as both Mickelson and five-time champion Tiger Woods will miss the prestigious event for the first time since 1994. Woods recently stepped away to focus on his health following a DUI arrest. Mickelson expressed his respect for Augusta and stated he would be watching the tournament. Having last won the Masters in 2010, Mickelson has 16 top 10 finishes at the event, ranking behind only Jack Nicklaus and Ben Hogan. He had recently returned to competition in South Africa after missing the initial LIV Golf League events this season.
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