Masters Without Mickelson & Woods: Health & Treatment Take Center Stage

It's April 2nd.

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The master's golf tournament kicks off next Thursday, April 9th, but it'll be missing

two all-time greats for the first time in over 30 years.

Phil Mickelson, the three-time champ, just announced he's pulling out due to a family

health issue that's keeping him sidelined for a while.

Earlier this week, on April 2nd, Mickelson shared on social media that he respects Augusta

National deeply and calls it the best week in golf.

He'll be watching from home and sending good vibes to the field.

Meanwhile, Tiger Woods dropped out two days before that, right after his DUI arrest.

He posted that he's stepping back to focus on treatment and as well being, aiming for

real recovery.

This family situation for Mickelson isn't new.

He skipped several recent events for the same reason.

At 55, he's been a fixture at the Masters, but health comes first now.

Augusta won't feel the same without these legends chasing that green jacket, but the

competition still stacked and ready to deliver some drama.