Phil Mickelson will not be playing in the Masters next week.<\/p>\n
MORE: Tiger Woods won\u2019t be the US Ryder Cup captain in 2027<\/a><\/p>\n The three-time green jacket winner announced on Friday (AEDT) on social media that he \u201cwill be out for an extended period of time\u201d due to a family health matter.<\/p>\n pic.twitter.com\/oJniNxgrmE<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) April 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cUnfortunately, I will not play in the Masters Tournament next week and will be out for an extended period of time as my family navigates an ongoing personal health matter,\u201d Mickelson said in a statement. \u201cI 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.\u201d<\/p>\n Mickelson missed the first four events of the LIV Golf season before returning to play in the LIV South Africa event in March, finishing T-48. The 55-year-old had played in 31 of the past 32 Masters, only missing the 2022 edition during that stretch.<\/p>\n Mickelson\u2019s announcement comes two days after Tiger Woods\u2019 WD from the Masters following his latest car crash and arrest for alleged DUI. This will mark the first Masters since 1994 that won\u2019t feature either Woods or Mickelson.<\/p>\n CLICK HERE FOR FULL\u00a0GOLF DIGEST\u00a0MASTERS COVERAGE<\/a><\/p>\n