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Phil Mickelson Withdraws from PGA Championship, Max Homa Replaces

5/6/2026

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Mickelson Withdraws

Phil Mickelson withdrew from the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club because of a personal health matter affecting his family.
The PGA of America announced the withdrawal on May 5, 2026, ahead of the May 14-17 tournament.
First alternate Max Homa replaced Mickelson in the 154-player field.
Mickelson also missed the Masters in early April 2026 and finished T48 at LIV South Africa on March 22, 2026.

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Vincent Takes Captaincy

LIV Golf rules require promoted wildcard, such as Scott Vincent, to stay on that team for the season.
Vincent, a Mexico City wildcard, replaced Phil Mickelson as captain for the LIV Virginia tournament at Trump National Golf Club in Washington, D.C.
The move mirrors Anthony Kim’s wildcard elevation to a permanent 4Aces spot.
Mickelson has not posted on X since congratulating Rory McIlroy on the Masters, amid family health concerns.

History

Historical Context

The PGA Tour has long used alternates to fill tournament fields—12 alternates joined the 1999 PGA Championship, where Vijay Singh finished T-3. After the 2022 suspension of 17 players who joined LIV Golf and the 2023 merger of the Tour, PGA of America and LIV formalized replacement rules, now applied to Phil Mickelson’s 2026 withdrawal and Max Homa’s substitution.

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Mickelson Withdraws

Phil Mickelson withdrew from the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club because of a personal health matter affecting his family.
The PGA of America announced the withdrawal on May 5, 2026, ahead of the May 14-17 tournament.
First alternate Max Homa replaced Mickelson in the 154-player field.
Mickelson also missed the Masters in early April 2026 and finished T48 at LIV South Africa on March 22, 2026.

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