Mickelson, Woods Skip Masters; Field Opens

On April 3rd, two golf legends, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are both sitting out this

year's masters at Augusta National.

The 55-year-old Mickelson, a three-time champ there, dropped the news on social media Thursday.

He's dealing with a family health issue and will miss the tournament next week, plus

more time ahead.

Mickelson skipped four LIV golf events earlier this year, for the same reason but showed

up two weeks ago in South Africa.

He let his team there, yet finished tied for 48th overall.

Augusta chairman Fred Ridley put out a supportive statement right away.

He said everyone knows how much Phil loves the masters and they'll miss him, sending

full backing for family time.

Fans remember these two as fierce rivals from the late 1990s through the 2010s, with Woods

grabbing 15 majors and Mickelson, six.

Woods stepped back two after a roll over crash, and DUI arrests last Friday in Florida.

He's seeking treatment, leaving the five-time masters winner off the course.

With the 90th Masters teeing off Thursday, April 9th, the field's wide open for fresh

faces to shine under those asalias.

That wraps entertainment and celebrity news today.

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