Phil Mickelson to Skip Pebble Beach Pro-Am and Northern Trust Open

[billchao]

http://www.golf.com/tour-and-news/phil-mickelson-will-sit-out-pebble-pro-am-riviera

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In an announcement on his website, the five-time major champion said he will miss the two consecutive tournaments to spend time with his family.

“Those are two of my favorite events, two of my favorites courses,” Mickelson said, “but with the kids in two schools with different spring breaks I’ll take that time off. They’ve accommodated my schedule enough over the years. It’s time for me to accommodate theirs.”

Phil said he will begin his season at the Humana Challenge, which starts Jan. 22 in La Quinta, Calif.

[boogielicious]

Too bad.  I like watching Phil at those events.  I also think that his body needs more rest than it used to.

[3putter]

This sucks. Glad he's working out though, good to get that body in good shape and improve his HOF career. Hope he wins multiple events this year.

[Chilli Dipper]

Spring Break in Rancho Santa Fe is in mid-February? Talk about seasonal creep.

[Titleist Staff]

Probably a good thing the older he gets, those are some long rounds in that Pro Am your looking in the 51/2 hr range. Gives him a lil more time to workout and prepare his game for the majors.