Why Phil Mickelson is not participating at the 2026 Masters

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While the excitement for the event is at its usual high, there will be a notable face missing from the field. Veteran golfer Phil Mickelson will not compete in the Masters this year. Mickelson announced that he and his family are dealing with a personal health matter, but did not provide further details.

The 55-year-old will not play at the Masters for the first time since 2022, and just the second time since 1994. Tiger Woods also will not be in this year's field, and it marks the first time since 1994 that both of them won't be playing. Here is more on why Mickelson is not playing at the 2026 Masters.

MORE MASTERS 2026 : Ranking the 30 best golfers in this year's Masters Odds, betting favorites, expert picks for the 2026 Masters Complete list of golfers playing in the Masters Is Phil Mickelson playing at the Masters? As a former winner of the tournament, Mickelson always has an invite to the Masters should he want to use it. He was expected to play in the 2026 tournament, but announced on April 2 that he would not be competing this year.