PGA Championship Field Update: Mickelson Out, Homa In as Major Approaches

Mickelson Steps Back Again

Phil Mickelson, a six-time major champion, has withdrawn from the PGA Championship citing a family health matter—mirroring his absence from the Masters in April. In a season where he has appeared in just one of LIV Golf's six events, the 55-year-old's competitive calendar continues to thin.

Homa Earns His Spot

Max Homa steps into the updated 154-player field following Mickelson's withdrawal. Two additional spots remain open for winners of this week's PGA Tour events, the Truist Championship and ONEFlight Myrtle Beach Classic.

Woods Out, DJ In

Tiger Woods is absent from the field, reportedly participating in a treatment program in Switzerland following a DUI-related arrest in March. Meanwhile, Dustin Johnson—ranked 468th in the world—received a special exemption from the PGA of America. The two-time major champion has made 68 consecutive major appearances, a streak that factored into the decision.

Setting the Stage at Aronimink

The PGA Championship runs May 14–17 at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania—the course's first PGA Championship since Gary Player won there in 1972. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler enters as the clear favorite.

Strokeslab's Take

With marquee names missing, this year's PGA Championship may offer a clearer window into which players are truly performing at an elite level heading into the summer majors season. Watch SG metrics closely once the field tees off.