Only a few hours remain for the 2026 LIV Golf season to begin. They will not have a few big names in their roster to play this year. However, it seems that Phil Mickelson is not going to be available for the first couple of events in Riyadh and Adelaide. Lefty shared a concerning tweet a while ago to reveal his plans for the next few weeks.

The HyFlyers GC captain posted a graphic that read, “I will not be able to participate in the first two LIV Events as Amy and I need to be present for a family health matter. I can’t wait to compete again and look forward to rejoining my teammates as soon as possible. In the meantime, Ollie Schniederjans will step in for me in Riyadh as I root on HyFlyers GC from afar.”

Mickelson didn’t reveal the severity of the issue. He just confirmed that both he and his wife, Amy, will be attending to a family member as they battle with health issues. Lefty hasn’t even shared who the family member is who is facing the health crisis.

However, what the fans do know is that 32-year-old Ollie Schniederjans will be replacing Mickelson in the HyFlyers GC squad in Riyadh. His substitute for Adelaide is still not confirmed. The LIV Golf team and Mickelson might reveal the same once the season-opening event comes to a conclusion.

Interestingly, this is not the first time Mickelson has missed the trip to Riyadh. He didn’t play the season-opener in Saudi Arabia back in 2025 as well. Back then, he had sustained a shoulder injury and was unavailable for the trip to the Riyadh Golf Club.

That said, Schniederjans is not a bad substitute to replace Lefty in Riyadh, considering his record.

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Can Ollie Schniederjans fill the big boots of Phil Mickelson?

During his prime, Phil Mickelson was one of the best golfers in the world. There were not many who could say they could have filled in for the six-time major winner. However, that might not be the story of the 55-year-old Mickelson.

He can still deliver against the best. But there are pros who can act as his substitutes in tournaments when he’s not available. And Ollie Schniederjans is certainly a strong candidate, considering one of his recent achievements.

While he may not have a designated squad in LIV Golf, the 32-year-old still has accomplishments against some of the best in the league. He beat the Crushers GC captain, Bryson DeChambeau, in the 2025 International Series India by 4 strokes. While Schniederjans may not have earned a LIV Golf contract, as he had hoped for after that, he wouldn’t mind impressing the teams with the 4Aces GC still looking for a fourth to fill their squad.