Overview
- Mickelson announced Thursday on social media that he will miss next week’s Masters and step away for an extended period because his family is dealing with a personal health matter.
- Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley said Mickelson will be missed in Augusta and offered the club’s full support as he prioritizes family.
- The Masters, scheduled for April 9–12, will be the first since 1994 without Mickelson or Tiger Woods after Woods said Tuesday he is stepping away to seek treatment following a recent DUI arrest.
- Mickelson had skipped the first four LIV Golf events in 2026 for the same issue, then returned two weeks ago at LIV South Africa where he finished tied for 48th.
- He did not share details about the health situation, and his statement emphasized respect for the tournament where he has 16 top-10s and last contended as runner-up in 2023.