Why Phil Mickelson withdrew from the 2026 Open Championship? Inside the latest update on his extended absence from golf
Phil Mickelson has withdrawn from the 2026 Open Championship, ending his 17 year run of appearances at the event. According to NUCLR GOLF, the decision was made earlier but announced as new media reports about off course allegations emerged. Mickelson’s attorney denied wrongdoing, no criminal charges have been reported, and his return to competitive golf remains unclear.
Phil Mickelson has withdrawn from the 2026 Open Championship, ending his 17 year run of appearances at the event. According to NUCLR GOLF, the decision was made earlier but announced as new media reports about off course allegations emerged. Mickelson’s attorney denied wrongdoing, no criminal charges have been reported, and his return to competitive golf remains unclear.
