Phil Mickelson out of 2026 PGA Championship due to 'personal health matter'
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Phil Mickelson has withdrawn from the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink due to a personal health matter involving his family, marking another major event he will miss after skipping the 2026 Masters for similar reasons.
- Mickelson’s withdrawal allowed Max Homa to enter the 154-player field, which is led by defending champion Scottie Scheffler.
- Mickelson has also largely stayed away from LIV Golf events in 2026, participating in only one tournament, amid uncertainty about the tour’s future following the Saudi PIF’s decision to pull funding.
- Tiger Woods will also not compete in the PGA Championship, continuing his absence following personal issues and treatment, making the 2026 Masters the first since 1994 without either Woods or Mickelson.
- The PGA Championship granted a special exemption to Dustin Johnson despite his low world ranking and eligibility expiration, marking his 68th consecutive major appearance; the tournament begins May 14 at Aronimink.
