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Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson among missing stars at British Open

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 5:29 PM

Last updated Jul 14, 2026

Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson among missing stars at British Open
Summary

Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, notable absentees from The Open at Royal Birkdale, have missed all major championships this season. Woods has not competed due to recovery from a DUI-related crash and surgeries, while Mickelson stepped away for personal reasons. Dustin Johnson is also absent after failing to qualify, while Zach Johnson skips only his second British Open since 2015 to focus on senior events. Tony Finau rounds out the list of players missing the tournament, having had a challenging season.

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By the Numbers
  • •Woods last played in 2024 and missed the cut at Royal Troon.
  • •Mickelson has competed in just one LIV Golf event this season.
  • •Johnson withdrew from a qualifier needed for entry to The Open.
  • •Zach Johnson has opted to focus on the Senior British Open instead.
  • •Finau has dropped significantly in the Official World Golf Rankings.
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  • 5:29 PMYahoo Sports — British Open: Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Zach Johnson among biggest names not playing in The Open at Royal Birkdale
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Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson missed all four major championships this season.

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