Phil Mickelson and his wife Amy
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World No.2 Phil Mickelson will not contest next week's Open Championship at Turnberry.
The American left-hander has pulled out so he can be with his wife Amy and his mother who are both battling cancer.
He has been replaced by fellow American Ben Crane.
Mickelson has played in every Open since he turned professional in 1994 but only at Royal Troon in 2004 has he finished in the top 10.
He said on his website : "As a professional golfer, competing in major championships, and winning them, is my main objective. But I've always said family is my number one priority. For that reason I won't be playing the British Open at Turnberry next week.
"It's a trying time for us as we await more test results but we have excellent medical attention and care, we've received wonderful support from so many people, many of whom have gone through the same battle, and we're optimistic, as always."
