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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Phil Mickelson pulls out of PGA Championship for family reasons

Phil Mickelson will miss the 2026 PGA Championship - (Getty)

Phil Mickelson has withdrawn from next week’s PGA Championship at Aronimink for family reasons.

The six-time major winner had originally been named on the entry list for the tournament, but a statement from the PGA of America revealed that he had pulled out because of a “personal health matter with his family”. He has been replaced by fellow American Max Homa.

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