Mickelson withdraws from San Diego event due to back pain

San Diego native Mickelson carded a one-over 73 on the South Course at Torrey Pines just outside his hometown to finish on two-under for the tournament, eight adrift of leader Jordan Spieth, but complained of discomfort for the second day in a row.

(Reuters)

The left-hander's management company confirmed his decision in a statement late on Friday evening, the report said.

(Reporting by Sudipto Ganguly; Editing by John O'Brien)