Phil Mickelson withdraws from PGA Championship and will not defend his title

Defending champion Phil Mickelson withdraws from PGA Championship

By Jacob Lev, CNN    (CNN) -- Phil Mickelson has withdrawn from the upcoming PGA Championship, the PGA of America announced Friday."Phil is the defending champion and currently eligible to be a PGA Life M

Phil Mickelson withdraws from PGA Championship amid controversy

Phil Mickelson will not defend his title at the PGA Championship this year following his comments about Saudi Arabia and his links to the Saudi-funded rival golf league, the PGA of America announced Friday.

Phil Mickelson pulls out of defending his PGA championship

Phil Mickelson has announced he won’t defend his crown at next week’s PGA championship. The defending champion is under fire for recent controversial comments about Saudi Arabia. NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports for Saturday TODAY.

Phil Mickelson gives no reason for PGA Championship withdrawal one year after historic win

PHIL MICKELSON will not defend his 2021 PGA Championship title next week.

PGA Championship latest: Charl Schwartzel IN as Phil Mickelson pulls OUT

Defending champion Phil Mickelson has withdrawn from next week's PGA Championship and has been replaced by Charl Schwartzel.

Reigning champ Mickelson withdraws from PGA Championship

Reigning champion Phil Mickelson, who hasn't played since the release of controversial comments about the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series, has withdrawn from the PGA Championship, the PGA of America announced Friday.