Phil Mickelson To Miss Masters , for First Time in 28 Years.<br />Phil Mickelson To Miss Masters , for First Time in 28 Years.<br />CNN reports that last month, Mickelson said he'd spend "some time away" from the sport after receiving backlash for his comments about <br />Saudi Arabia and the country's proposed new tour. .<br />CNN reports that last month, Mickelson said he'd spend "some time away" from the sport after receiving backlash for his comments about <br />Saudi Arabia and the country's proposed new tour. .<br />CNN reports that last month, Mickelson said he'd spend "some time away" from the sport after receiving backlash for his comments about <br />Saudi Arabia and the country's proposed new tour. .<br />According to CBS, in his comments, which were taken from Alan Shipnuck's biography about the veteran golfer.<br />Mickelson referred to Saudis <br />as "scary mother-------" <br />and highlighted their <br />murderous tendencies.<br />He also asserted that Saudis killed journalist Jamal Khashoggi.<br />He also asserted that Saudis killed journalist Jamal Khashoggi.<br />After numerous <br />companies cut ties <br />with the 51-year-old, .<br />After numerous <br />companies cut ties <br />with the 51-year-old, .<br />Mickelson apologized for his "reckless" comments and announced he'd be taking a break from golf to "prioritize the ones I love most and work on being the man I want to be.".<br />Mickelson apologized for his "reckless" comments and announced he'd be taking a break from golf to "prioritize the ones I love most and work on being the man I want to be.".<br />CNN reports that on the Masters website this year, the six-time major winner is officially listed as "past champion not playing.".<br />CNN reports that on the Masters website this year, the six-time major winner is officially listed as "past champion not playing.".<br />Hideki Matsuyama will defend his title when the Masters begin on April 7.<br />Hideki Matsuyama will defend his title when the Masters begin on April 7
