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Phil Mickelson announced that he has withdrawn from the 2026 Masters. The veteran golfer cited that he will be out for “an extended period” and that his family is dealing with a personal health matter.

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Mickelson is a three-time winner of the Masters Tournament. His first green jacket was earned in 2004, and he 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.

Here is more on Mickelson withdrawing from the 2026 Masters and how long he could miss.

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Why did Phil Mickelson withdraw from the Masters?

Mickelson posted a message to his personal X account saying that he would, unfortunately, be missing the 2026 Masters Tournament.

While he didn’t give an in-depth reason, he did say that it was because his family is continuing to deal with a personal health matter.