Phil Mickelson has withdrawn from next week’s PGA Championship at Aronimink due to a family health matter, with Max Homa set to replace him.
Phil Mickelson has withdrawn from next week’s PGA Championship at Aronimink, a move the tournament announced on Tuesday.
The six-time major winner, 55, cited a personal health issue within his family. In the field, Mickelson will be replaced by fellow American Max Homa, who was next in line as the first alternate for the year’s second major tournament.
Mickelson’s absence follows other breaks tied to family health concerns, including missing last month’s Masters. He also missed the first two events of the LIV Golf season.
This kind of pullout reshapes the competitive landscape quickly, especially in majors where every roster spot carries weight.
Mickelson’s resume includes major titles at the Masters in 2004, 2006 and 2010, as well as the 2013 British Open. He also won the PGA Championship in 2005 and again in 2021.
That 2021 PGA Championship victory at Kiawah Island was notable for another reason: he became the oldest men’s major winner at age 50. Still, the US Open has remained the missing piece in his quest for a full career Grand Slam.
He has finished runner-up a record six times at the US Open, most recently in 2013.
For tournament organizers and fans, the change is more than a single player swap. It can affect pairings and momentum right from the opening stages.
Meanwhile, Misryoum will be watching closely to see how Homa handles the sudden step up as the PGA Championship approaches.