Sports02 April, 20261 min read
Phil Mickelson Withdraws From Masters Citing Family Health Matter
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Mickelson withdraws from the 2026 Masters due to a family health matter. He will be out for an extended period and will not play next week.
Mickelson Withdraws
Mickelson withdrew from the 2026 Masters, citing a family health matter. It will be the first time since 1994 that both he and Tiger Woods will miss the tournament.
He had missed the first four LIV Golf events this year due to the same issue. The announcement came days after Woods said he was taking an indefinite leave after a DUI arrest.
Masters Without Woods or Mickelson
The Masters will not include either of golf's two most iconic figures for the first time in over three decades. Mickelson and Woods have eight Masters wins between them.
The tournament will lean on younger superstars like Scheffler and Watson. Mickelson's 16 top-10 finishes rank behind only Nicklaus and Hogan.
Mickelson's Career Legacy
Mickelson won the Masters three times and also claimed two PGA Championships and the 2013 Open Championship. At 55, he became the oldest major winner in golf history.
His emotional connection to Augusta remained strong despite recent absences and controversies. His absence underscores the end of an era.