dailyloe.com – Phil Mickelson has withdrawn from the 2026 Masters Tournament, the golf legend announced on Thursday, April 2, 2026. He stated he will be absent from competition for an extended period. This decision is due to his family dealing with a personal health matter.
Mickelson made the announcement via a post on his personal X account. He did not provide specific details about the nature of the health situation. The veteran golfer expressed regret at missing the prestigious event.
Mickelson is a three-time Masters champion, having first won the green jacket in 2004. He secured subsequent victories at Augusta National in 2006 and 2010. As a past champion, he holds a lifetime invitation to compete in the tournament.
His last missed Masters was in 2022 due to a self-imposed absence. That followed controversial comments he made about the LIV Golf League and the PGA Tour. He returned to finish tied for second in 2023.
In 2004, Mickelson shot 9-under par to win his first major. He defeated runner-up Ernie Els by a single stroke. That victory came in his 11th appearance at the Masters Tournament.
His performance has varied in recent years at Augusta. He finished tied for 43rd in 2024 and missed the cut in 2025. The timeline for his potential return to professional golf remains unclear.[]
Source: Yahoo Sports
