Phil Mickelson is listed in the field for next week’s PGA Championship

Sterling, Va. — Six-time major champion Phil Mickelson Trump will not compete in the LIV Golf League tournament, which begins Thursday at the National Golf Club, but he Listed in cases for next week PGA Championship.

It remains to be seen whether the 55-year-old Mickelson will make it into the second major of the season, which takes place May 14-17 at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.

Nevertheless, Mickelson was included in the 154-man field released by the PGA of America on Tuesday. Two remaining spots are reserved for the winners of this week’s PGA Tour events — the Tryst Championship and the ONEFlight Myrtle Beach Classic — if they have not otherwise qualified.

As expected, the four-time PGA Championship winner Tiger Woods Cases are not included. It is believed he entered a treatment program in Switzerland after his arrest in March on suspicion of DUI.

Mickelson’s second PGA Championship win in 2021 makes him the oldest major champion at age 50. He has competed in just one of LIV Golf’s six events this season; He became the 48th in South Africa on 22 March.

Mickelson withdrew from the last event in Mexico City and Skipped Masters As her family navigated what she described as “personal health issues.”

While Mickelson has not commented publicly on the future of LIV Golf since announcing the Saudi Arabian public investment fund, LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neill said he spoke with Mickelson on Monday.

“I want to be really sensitive,” O’Neill says. “We all have things going on in our lives that are personal, and her. I have a lot of love and respect for her as a person, and certainly respect for what she’s achieved in her career. Her presence is really helpful. I hope she comes back soon.

“I miss his presence at events. He walks into every room and carries a ton of weight. It’s not just because he’s a six-time major champion, but he has gravitas. It brings something that goes beyond winning. He’s definitely a person that’s helping me.”

The PGA of America has given a special discount to LIV golf captains Dustin Johnsonwho is ranked 468th in the Official World Golf Ranking The two-time major champion has qualified for 68 consecutive majors, missing only three due to injury or personal reasons.