Phil Mickelson will miss the Masters for the first time in 28 YEARS amid backlash of Saudi Super League comments

PHIL MICKELSON will miss the Masters subsequent month for the primary time in 28 YEARS.

The three-time champ stepped away from golf indefinitely in February amid backlash over his involvement within the Saudi Tremendous League and feedback he made concerning the PGA.

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Mickelson, 51, is listed as a “previous champion who is not going to compete” on the Masters web site.

The long-lasting leftie has been faraway from the individuals’ record – which solely happens upon request.

And Mickelson, who gained a Inexperienced Jacket in 2004, 2006 and 2010, will miss the Augusta showpiece for the primary time since 1994, having featured 29 occasions in his profession.

The American has not competed since ending T18 on the Asian Tour’s Saudi Worldwide between February 3-6.

That month, excerpts from an unauthorised biography launched claimed that the golfer known as the Saudis ‘scary’ however was keen to miss their human rights document to realize leverage with the PGA Tour.

Saudi Arabia’s authorities has denied accusations of human rights abuses.

Mickelson apologised for the feedback, stating they had been off the document, and mentioned he deliberate to take time away from golf – he has since misplaced plenty of sponsors.

PGA Tour chief Jay Monahan was requested about Mickelson’s future earlier than the Gamers Championship firstly of March.

He mentioned: “[Mickelson] has mentioned that he is stepping away and he desires time for reflection – that is one thing that I and we’re going to respect and honour.

“When he is prepared to return again to the PGA Tour, we will have that dialog. That is a dialog I sit up for.

I’ve not talked to Phil since he made his feedback and since he mentioned that he was stepping away.

“I feel the ball is in his court docket. I’d welcome a telephone name from him. However it’s arduous for me to speak concerning the totally different eventualities that would play out.

“Hear, he is a participant that is gained 45 occasions on the PGA Tour. He is had a Corridor of Fame profession. He is gained right here at The Gamers Championship. He is impressed lots of people and helped develop this Tour, his Tour.

“In order troublesome as it’s to learn among the issues that had been mentioned, in the end a dialog shall be had when he is able to have it, and I shall be able to have it, as properly.”