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Six-time major champion Phil Mickelson announced that he'll miss the Masters Tournament next week and an extended period of time after as his family continues to "navigate a personal health matter" in a statement shared on his X account Thursday (April 2).
"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. 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 said.
Mickelson, 55, is eligible to appear at the Masters as a three-time past champion, despite playing in the LIV Golf League. The California native has already missed the first four events of the LIV Golf League season due to his family situation.
Mickelson, a three-time Masters champion (2004, 2006, 2010) has appeared in the event 32 times, ranking behind only Jack Nicklaus and Ben Hogan with 16 top-10s at Augusta National. Mickelson's announcement followed longtime rival Tiger Woods' official confirmation that he will miss the upcoming Masters Tournament as he seeks treatment following his DUI arrest last week.
The 2026 Masters Tournament will mark the first time since 1994 that both Woods and Mickelson were absent from the event.