Phil Mickelson

“extended period of time”

Phil Mickelson · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-01

Mickelson said he would be out for an extended period of time when he withdrew from the Masters in April.

“I still have a lot of cleaning up to do with those I love the most but I’m doing it slowly and as best I can.”

Phil Mickelson · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-01

Mickelson wrote on social media in September 2023 that he was slowly working to repair relationships with loved ones affected by his gambling addiction.

“After many years of receiving professional help, not gambling, and being in recovery from my addictions, I’m now able to sit still, be present in the moment and live each day with an inner calm and peace,”

Phil Mickelson · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-01

Mickelson wrote on social media in September 2023 about his recovery from gambling addiction after Billy Walters claimed in his book that Mickelson had wagered more than $1bn over three decades.