Masters 2026: Phil Mickelson WDs, announces he'll 'be out for an extended period of time'
The three-time Masters champ won't be at Augusta National next week.
Phil Mickelson will not be playing in the Masters next week. The three-time green jacket winner announced Thursday on social media that he "will be out for an extended period of time" due to a family health matter. "Unfortunately, I will not play in the Masters Tournament next week and will be out for an extended period of time as my family navigates an ongoing personal health matter," Mickelson said in a statement.
"I have great respect for Augusta National Golf Club and it is definitely the most special week of the year. I wish everyone the best of luck and will be watching. " Mickelson missed the first four events of the LIV Golf season before returning to play in the LIV South Africa event in March, finishing T-48.
The 55-year-old had played in 31 of the past 32 Masters, only missing the 2022 edition during that stretch. Mickelson's announcement comes two days after Tiger Woods' WD from the Masters following his latest car crash and arrest for alleged DUI. This will mark the first Masters since 1994 that won't feature either Woods or Mickelson.
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