Phil Mickelson has withdrawn from the 2026 Masters Tournament. The golf legend announced he will be out for “an extended period”.
Mickelson’s Reason for Withdrawal
Mickelson posted a message on X, explaining that he would be missing the 2026 Masters Tournament. He stated that his family is continuing to deal with a personal health matter.
Mickelson’s Masters History
Mickelson is a three-time winner of the Masters Tournament. He earned his first green jacket in 2004, and then won the event in 2006 and 2010. As a past champion, Mickelson has a permanent spot in the tournament if he wants to use it.
He last missed the Masters Tournament in 2022. Mickelson finished tied for second in 2023, tied for 43rd in 2024, and missed the cut last year. He missed the 2022 edition of the event due to a self-imposed ban after controversial comments about the LIV Golf League and the PGA Tour.
Mickelson’s Previous Masters Wins
Mickelson first won the green jacket in 2004. He shot a 9-under, beating out Ernie Els, who was the runner-up that year. When Lefty won the Masters, it was his 11th time competing in the event. He had finished third four times before, including each of the most recent three years leading up to the 2024 event.
After Mickelson finished 10th in 2005, he returned and won his second green jacket in 2006. His most recent Masters win came in 2010. The fact that Mickelson has even just one win in Augusta grants him a spot in the Masters Tournament annually if he wants it.
Mickelson announced that he will be out for “an extended period”.