Golfer Phil Mickelson suspends schedule, wife diagnosed with breast cancer

Phil Mickelson’s wife, Amy, has been diagnosed with breast cancer, and the three-time major champion said today he will suspend his PGA Tour schedule indefinitely, according to AP golf writer Doug Ferguson.

According to a release from Mickelson’s management company, his wife was to have more tests but will begin treatment with major surgery as early as the next two weeks.

Mickelson, the No. 2 player in the world with 36 career PGA Tour victories, was to play the Byron Nelson Championship this week before defending his title next week at Colonial.