Phil Mickelson, who’s taking time away from the sport amid the fallout from feedback he made relating to the Saudi-backed Tremendous Golf League, is not listed within the subject of lively gamers competing at subsequent month’s Masters.
he Masters web site on Monday confirmed three-times winner Mickelson listed as a previous champion not enjoying within the April 7-10 occasion at Augusta Nationwide Golf Membership.
Mickelson’s agent was not instantly out there to remark.
Mickelson’s absence from the yr’s opening main will mark the primary time that he’ll miss the Masters since 1994.
In February, an creator of an upcoming unauthorised biography on Mickelson launched excerpts from the e-book wherein the golfer known as the Saudis “scary” however mentioned he was keen to look previous their human rights data to realize leverage with the PGA Tour.
Saudi Arabia’s authorities has denied accusations of human rights abuses.
Six-time main champion Mickelson apologised for the feedback, which he claimed have been off the file, and mentioned he deliberate to take time away from the game.
The long-time fan favorite has since discovered himself remoted and has additionally misplaced a lot of sponsors.