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Woods & Mickelson Absent from Masters in Historic Year
2 Apr
Summary
- Phil Mickelson withdraws from Masters due to family health matter.
- Both Mickelson and Tiger Woods will miss the Masters tournament.
- This marks the first Masters without both legends since 1994.
Phil Mickelson will not participate in the Masters, marking his first absence from the tournament since 1994. The golfer announced on April 2nd, 2026, that he is stepping away for an extended period due to a family health matter. Mickelson has a significant history with the Masters, having won the coveted green jacket three times.
This year's Masters will also see Tiger Woods absent, a notable occurrence as both golfers have a combined eight Masters victories. Their absence signals a shift in the tournament's landscape, with Scottie Scheffler and Bubba Watson, each with two wins, now being among the leading contenders. The field includes veteran golfers like Fred Couples and José María Olazábal, who previously won the Masters in the late 20th century.
