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Three-Time Champion Phil Mickelson to Skip Masters Due to ‘Personal Health Matter’ in Family
- On Thursday, three-time Masters champion Phil Mickelson withdrew from next week's tournament at Augusta National, citing a "family health matter" and announcing he will step away from golf for an extended period.
- Mickelson missed the first four LIV Golf League events this year before returning in South Africa two weeks ago, having previously cited a family situation for those tournament absences.
- This year would have marked Mickelson's 33rd appearance at Augusta, where he won in 2004, 2006, and 2010; he has made 28 cuts in 31 appearances at the tournament.
- With Tiger Woods also withdrawing Tuesday, this marks the first Masters in 32 years, since 1994, that neither golf legend will compete; the tournament starts April 9 with a 91-man field.
- Fans have offered significant support following the announcements, and Mickelson, who wrote he has "great respect for Augusta National Golf Club," will watch the tournament from home.
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Three-time Masters winner Phil Mickelson has had a devoted family by his side since before he rose to fame more than 30 years ago, so it’s no surprise that he would prioritize those who love him most over his golf career. Mickelson announced in April 2026 that he would withdraw from the 2026 Masters and miss an “extended period of time” to deal with a family matter, just days before the tournament was set to begin. “Unfortunately, I will not pla…
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