'Drug-driving charges' Tiger Woods, 'Six Major Titles' Phil Mickelson to miss PGA Championship

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Phil Mickelson (56) will temporarily leave the field due to family health issues. As a result, he will not be seen at this week's scheduled LIV Golf event or the season's second major, the PGA Championship.

Reuters reported on the 6th (Korean time) that "Mickelson will miss both this week's LIV Golf Virginia and next week's PGA Championship to care for his family's health issues."

Mickelson, who has six career major titles, was originally listed to compete in the PGA Championship, which opens on the 14th. However, Mickelson stated, "Unfortunately, I cannot participate this time. I would like to compete in the remaining events this year, but honestly, I cannot guarantee when I will return," hinting that his return date remains uncertain.

Max Homa will replace Mickelson at the PGA Championship. Scott Vincent will step in as the replacement player for the LIV Golf event. Mickelson has already missed consecutive events since the March South Africa tournament through last month's Masters.

Following Mickelson, the return of golf legend Tiger Woods (50) also remains uncertain. Woods, who recently caused controversy over drug-driving allegations, has officially confirmed he will not compete in this year's PGA Championship. He is effectively unable to participate in other major tournaments scheduled for this year. U.S. media outlet Golf Magic reported that "Mike Whan, CEO of the United States Golf Association (USGA), expressed strong skepticism about Woods' chances of competing in this summer's U.S. Open and U.S. Senior Open."

In an interview, CEO Whan stated, "If Woods were to appear at the U.S. Open and other events to be held next month at Shinnecock Hills, it would be a huge surprise," effectively ruling out the possibility of seeing Woods in USGA-sanctioned events in 2026.

Woods was arrested in March on drug-driving charges near his Florida home, sending shockwaves through the global golf community. Currently, Woods is undergoing a 90-day intensive rehabilitation program in Switzerland.

Woods, who has already undergone surgery seven times on his Achilles tendon, back, and other areas, is facing the greatest crisis of his golf career. CEO Whan added, "What Woods is going through is far bigger and more important than golf. His well-being is the top priority right now."

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