Tiger Woods

The 46-year-old had to withdraw from the US PGA Championship in May after three rounds and does not feel ready for the next major of the year.

The 46-year-old withdrew from a major championship for the first time in his professional career at Southern Hills.

The American made the halfway cut with a shot to spare at Southern Hills, but struggled to a nine-over-par 79 in the third round.

The 15-time major winner had only made the cut with a shot to spare.

Woods looked set for an early exit following a double bogey on the 11th hole of his second round.

Woods said Mickelson’s comments about the PGA Tour have been “polarising”.

The 46-year-old finished 47th in the year’s first major, his first top-level event since suffering severe leg injuries.

Woods returned to top-level action after a long injury absence with a 47th-placed finished at the Masters.

Woods last appeared at the Masters while Mickelson has not played since February.

The 15-time major winner made the cut at last week’s Masters 14 months after suffering serious leg injuries in a car accident.