Phil Mickelson Return Update Raises New Questions After Family Health Matter With Wife Amy And long LIV Golf Absence
Phil Mickelson return update raises new questions after family health matter with wife Amy and long LIV Golf absence (Image via Getty) Phil Mickelson is set to return to golf this week after staying away for months due to a personal family issue. The 55-year-old has not played since August 2025, when the LIV Golf season ended. At that time, he shared that he needed to step away for a “family health matter” and be with his wife, Amy Mickelson. Since then, fans had very little information, and his absence quietly stretched longer than expected.Now, there is finally some clarity. Mickelson’s team confirmed his return for the upcoming LIV Golf event in South Africa. The update was short but clear, as they posted, “Phil returns to the lineup this week in South Africa!” With the Masters coming up soon, his timing feels important. After months of silence, this comeback gives fans a reason to watch closely again.Phil Mickelson returns to LIV Golf South Africa after family health matter as Amy Mickelson support kept him awayMickelson had first planned to miss only the opening two LIV Golf events this season. But things changed. He ended up missing four tournaments in Riyadh, Adelaide, Hong Kong, and Singapore. During that time, he stayed completely private and did not share any more details about the situation.Now, his return comes just weeks before the Masters, which begins on April 9. This will likely be a key moment for him. Mickelson has played at Augusta many times and has won there three times, in 2004, 2006, and 2010. This year could mark his 34th appearance at the course, which shows how long and strong his career has been.However, his recent form has not been great. In 2025, he struggled in major tournaments. He missed the cut in three out of four majors, including the Masters. At The Open Championship at Royal Portrush, he finished tied for 56th. Even in LIV Golf, his best finish in his last six events last year was tied for 23rd.At the same time, the competition around him is getting stronger. Rory McIlroy is coming into the Masters as the defending champion after winning in 2025 and completing his career Grand Slam. That is something Mickelson has been chasing for years. The one title missing from his list is the US Open, where he has finished second six times.Mickelson’s absence also came during a tricky time for LIV Golf. Big names like Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed have stepped away from the tour to return to other circuits, which has brought more attention to player movements.Now, with Mickelson back, there is fresh focus on what he can do next. Fans will be watching closely to see if he can find his rhythm again before the Masters.
