Phil Mickelson
Rory McIlroy takes six-shot lead at halfway point of Masters
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Rory McIlroy, the defending champion, carded a seven-under 65 in the second round to surge to 12-under par, opening a six-shot lead through 36 holes at the 2026 Masters. Sam Burns and Patrick Reed sit tied for second at six under, with Justin Rose, Shane Lowry and Tommy Fleetwood one stroke further back. The lead marks the largest at the 36-hole mark in tournament history.
Phil Mickelson's membership at The Farms Golf Club in San Diego has been revoked following allegations of inappropriate contact with a female employee.
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Phil Mickelson announced Thursday that he will skip next week's Masters tournament and remain sidelined for an extended period due to a personal health matter involving his family. The 55-year-old six-time major champion, a fixture at Augusta National since 1991, joins Tiger Woods among prominent absentees. Mickelson shared the news on Instagram, expressing respect for the event.