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Phil Mickelson withdraws from 2026 PGA Championship due to 'personal health matter'

New York Post·Michael Leboff·6 months ago
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Phil Mickelson has withdrawn from next week’s 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pa.

The six-time major champion was originally listed in the field for the second major of the season, but the tournament announced on Tuesday that Mickelson withdrew from the event, citing a “personal health matter with his family” as the reason.

The 55-year-old skipped this year’s Masters for the same reason.

Phil Mickelson won’t be competing at the 2026 PGA Championship. Getty Images

Mickelson’s withdrawal opened a spot for Max Homa in the 154-player field, which is headlined by defending champion Scottie Scheffler.

In addition to the Masters, Mickelson has also skipped five of the six LIV Golf events in 2026.…

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