Mickelson withdrawing from PGA due to wife's cancer

[dbackjon]

Phil Mickelson’s wife, Amy, has been diagnosed with breast cancer, and the three-time major champion said Wednesday he will suspend his PGA Tour schedule indefinitely.

According to a release from Mickelson’s management company, his wife was to have more tests but begin treatment with major surgery as early as the next two weeks.

Mickelson, the No. 2 player in the world with 36 career PGA Tour victories, was to play the Byron Nelson Championship this week before defending his title next week at Colonial. It was not certain if he would return in time for the U.S. Open on June 18-21 at Bethpage Black, where he was the runner-up to Tiger Woods in 2002 and is beloved by golf fans in the New York area.

“Elin and I are deeply saddened to hear the news about Amy,” Woods said. “Our thoughts and prayers are with her, Phil, the children and the entire Mickelson family.”

Amy Mickelson is among the most visible wives on the PGA Tour, a former Phoenix Suns cheerleader who regularly walks during the rounds and mingles easily with the gallery.
http://sports.yahoo.com/golf/pga/news?s ... &type=lgns

[BlueHen86]

Very sorry to hear this.

[Grizalltheway]

He's far from my favorite player, but I wish him and his wife the best with this.

[clenz]

I can't stand Phil, but no family deserves to go through this kind of thing. I hope she recovers quickly.

[AZGrizFan]

I can't stand Phil, but no family deserves to go through this kind of thing. I hope she recovers quickly.

Phil is my favorite player, and his wife is hot as hell. This is a real downer...

[BlueHen86]

Phil set to play this weekend. His wife Amy will have surgery in July.

Sounds like they found her breast cancer at an early stage.

http://msn.foxsports.com/golf/story/966 ... ly-surgery

[AZGrizFan]