Mickelson Skipping Pebble Beach And Riviera

James Raia reports that Phil Mickelson will skip two of his favorite events to spend more time with his kids on their spring breaks. Without Mickelson at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am and the Northern Trust Open, the two west coast events lose their headliner.

Without the WGC Match Play anchoring the West Coast Swing and the overall schedule spreading the wealth, both events may struggle more than ever to lure many stars. This, despite being the two best courses on the PGA Tour and when ratings spike without NFL competition.

“These are two of my favorite events,” Mickelson said on his website overview for the 2015 season. “But with the kids in two schools with two 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.”