Phil Mickelson makes statement as he withdraws from playing at The Masters
Phil Mickelson will not be competing in his 33rd Masters at Augusta National this year. Mickelson has won The Masters three times and has made 28 cuts around Augusta National.
Photo by David Paul Morris/Augusta National/Getty Images Phil Mickelson will not be competing in his 33rd Masters at Augusta National this year. Mickelson has won The Masters three times and has made 28 cuts around Augusta National. The 55-year-old finished tied for second when his good friend Jon Rahm won The Masters in 2023.
Mickelson ‘s name is synonymous with The Masters . His go-for-broke style and exceptional short game made him a perfect fit for Augusta National throughout the years. Phil Mickelson had intentions of winning The Masters this year, according to his former caddie, Jim ‘Bones’ Mackay.
However, the six-time major champion will unfortunately not be at Augusta National this year. Phil Mickelson releases statement as he pulls out of The Masters Mickelson has pulled out of the 90th edition of The Masters just one week before the start of the tournament. The LIV Golf star took to his official X account on Thursday to release a statement explaining why he will not be at Augusta National this year.
Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images “ 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, “ Mickelson wrote. “ I have great respect for Augusta National Golf Club and it’s definitely the most special week of the year. I wish everyone the best of luck and will be watching.