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Mickelson Withdraws from Masters, Woods Also Absent
This year's tournament will be the first in decades without the two golf legends competing.
Apr. 3, 2026 at 12:00am
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The absence of golf legends Mickelson and Woods from the 2026 Masters tournament will create a void in the iconic event.Augusta TodayThree-time Masters champion Phil Mickelson has withdrawn from the 2026 tournament, citing a personal health matter with his family that kept him out of most of the LIV Golf events this year. This will mark the first time in decades that both Mickelson and Tiger Woods will not be competing at the prestigious Augusta National event.
Why it matters
Mickelson and Woods are two of the most iconic and successful golfers of their generation, and their absence from the Masters will be felt by fans and the sport as a whole. The tournament is often defined by the presence of these two legends, and their absence creates a significant void.
The details
Mickelson, who has won the Masters three times, has been dealing with a personal health matter involving his family that has kept him out of all but one of the five LIV Golf events this year. Woods, a five-time Masters champion, has also not committed to playing in the 2026 tournament.
- Mickelson withdrew from the 2026 Masters on Thursday, April 3rd.
The players
Phil Mickelson
A three-time Masters champion and one of the most successful and iconic golfers of his generation.
Tiger Woods
A five-time Masters champion and one of the greatest golfers of all time.
The takeaway
The absence of both Mickelson and Woods from the 2026 Masters marks the end of an era in professional golf, as the two legends have defined the tournament for decades. Their absence will be felt by fans and the sport as a whole, as the Masters will have a very different feel without these two iconic players competing.
