Surprise Phil Mickelson News Emerges Amid Golf Absence
Phil Mickelson has been listed in the field for the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, marking a surprise development after his April announcement of an extended break due to a personal health matter. The six-time major champion has not played in over a month and has not confirmed his participation in the tournament. Mickelson, who won the PGA Championship in 2021 at age 50, has recently indicated he does not plan to compete at the upcoming U.S. Open.
- ▪Phil Mickelson was listed in the field for the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
- ▪In early April, Mickelson announced he would take an extended break from golf due to a personal health matter.
- ▪Mickelson won the PGA Championship in 2021, becoming the oldest major champion in history at 50 years, 11 months, and 7 days.
- ▪He has not played in over a month and has not confirmed whether he will compete in the upcoming PGA Championship.
- ▪Mickelson has indicated he will not play in the U.S. Open later this year.
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By Andrew McCartyShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Phil Mickelson is listed in the field for the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club just outside of Philadelphia, which is a surprise twist in the golfer's 2026 schedule.In early April, Mickelson announced he was taking an extended break from golf to deal with a personal health matter. “Unfortunately, I will not play in the Masters Tournament next week and will be out for an extended period of time as my family continues to navigate a personal health mater,” Mickelson said at the time. “I have great respect for Augusta National Golf Club and it is definitely the most special week of the year.
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