Mickelson withdraws from PGA Championship
Six-time major winner Phil Mickelson withdraws from next week's PGA Championship because of "a personal health matter with his family", organisers say.
Phil Mickelson has played just once in 2026 [Getty Images] Six-time major winner Phil Mickelson has withdrawn from next week's PGA Championship because of "a personal health matter with his family", organisers have said. The 55-year-old American also missed last month's Masters, saying at the time he would be out for an "extended period of time as my family continues to navigate a personal health matter". Mickelson, winner of the PGA Championship in 2005 and 2021, had been listed among the 154-strong field released on Tuesday for the tournament at Aronimink Golf Club in Newton Square, Pennsylvania from 14-17 May.
But his withdrawal was announced later in the day, with fellow American Max Homa replacing him. Mickelson also sat out the first four events of the 2026 LIV Golf season, at Riyadh, Adelaide, Hong Kong and Singapore. He also cited a "family health matter" when announcing his initial absence on 1 February.
Although he returned to action in March at Steyn City in South Africa, where he finished tied for 48th place, he later announced his break from golf in early April. Mickelson's 2021 PGA Championship victory meant he became the oldest major champion at the age of 50. Rahm eligible for Ryder Cup after striking tour deal