Phil Mickelson confirms he's out of upcoming LIV Golf League events

Phil Mickelson has confirmed he will miss the opening two LIV Golf League events of the 2026 season due to a family health matter.

The six-time major champion will sit out this coming week’s season opener in Riyadh, as well as LIV Golf Adelaide from 12–15 February, as he remains at home to support his family.

Mickelson, who captains HyFlyers GC, shared the news in a personal statement released on social media.

In Mickelson’s absence, Ollie Schniederjans will step into the HyFlyers GC lineup for the opening event in Saudi Arabia.

HyFlyers GC is completed by Cameron Tringale, Brendan Steele and new signing Michael LaSasso, with Mickelson expected to return later in the season once the situation allows.

"I will not be able to participate in the first two LIV Events as Amy and I need to be present for a family health matter," wrote Mickelson.

"I can’t wait to compete again and look forward to rejoining my teammates as soon as possible. In the meantime, Ollie Schniederjans will step in for me in Riyadh as I root on HyFlyers GC from afar."

Mickelson's statement on social media:

GolfMagic sends its best wishes to Phil Mickelson, Amy Mickelson and their family at this time.

Mickelson finished 24th in the individual standings on LIV Golf in 2025.

That marked his best season on LIV since joining the breakaway league from the very start in 2022. 

The HyFlyers ended 2025 in fifth place.