Pro Golfer, Phil Mickelson on leave; wife diagnosed with cancer

On May 20, 2009, it was announced that Mickelson's wife, Amy, was diagnosed with breast cancer, and Mickelson says he will suspend his PGA Tour schedule indefinitely. His management company says Amy Mickelson will begin treatment with major surgery as early as the next two weeks. They were married in 1996 and have three children. Mickelson was to play the HP Byron Nelson Championship May 21-24, and defend his title May 28-31 at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. Philip Alfred Mickelson (born June 16, 1970) is an American professional golfer. He has won three major championships and a total of 36 events on the PGA Tour. He has reached a career high world ranking of 2nd in multiple years. He is nicknamed "Lefty" for his left-handed swing, even though he is otherwise right-handed.