Phil Mickelson Misses Majors Amid Health Crisis

Phil Mickelson will miss all four majors for the first time in his career. The latest setback comes amid allegations of misconduct and an ongoing health crisis within his family.

What happened?

Mickelson's name was removed from the Open Championship field, the latest tournament he has missed amid a long absence.

Why it matters for Phil Mickelson

Golf Digest reported that Mickelson had an opportunity to compete at the Open Championship despite his severed relationship with the PGA Tour after leaving for LIV.

Mickelson has been away from the golf course for several months, pulling out of LIV events and the Masters while dealing with a private health crisis within his family.

Golf insider Alan Shipnuck reported that the crisis was related to one of Mickelson's children.

The one-time social media user has gone radio silent, Shipnuck reported.

Mickelson missed the first four tournaments of the LIV season citing a family health matter.

What comes next?

Mickelson is engulfed in controversy after a Golf Digest report revealed that he had been kicked out of his home club, The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe, California.

Mickelson denied wrongdoing and suggested through a lawyer that he was exploring legal options for defamation.

Shipnuck's report painted a bleak future for his golf career.

The report noted that the PGA Tour appeared to close the door on a return, while LIV is struggling financially and faces an uncertain future.

Mickelson has strained ties with other notable golf clubs, where he is now no longer welcome.

Many of Mickelson's personal relationships have been damaged beyond repair, Shipnuck reported.

He and his caddie of 25 years, Bones Mackay, had once seemed like brothers but they no longer speak.

Mickelson last missed the Open Championship 17 years ago, when he was tending to another serious health crisis in his family.

This will be the first time Mickelson has missed the Open since 2009, when he pulled out of the event to be with Amy during cancer treatments.

The last time Mickelson missed the Open Championship was 17 years ago.

Mickelson's wife Amy has a past connection to his latest career decision.

Golf Digest noted that Mickelson's absence from the golf course has been lengthy.

Mickelson's family health matter has been a private issue.

The PGA Tour has closed the door on a return for Mickelson.

LIV is struggling financially and faces an uncertain future.