Phil Mickelson to miss the Masters for the first time in 28 years

Three-time winner removed from list of competitors

Mickelson has not played since February

Phil Mickelson is to miss the Masters for the first time in 28 years after being removed from the list of competitors for next month's tournament.

The three-time winner has been listed as a past champion not playing" on the tournament website. Mickelson is currently taking a break from golf following the fallout from his explosive comments about the PGA Tour and a potential Saudi-backed rival circuit.