Phil Mickelson’s steady hand around the golf course will have to be just as steady when he hold’s his wife Amy’s hand as it was discovered that she has breast cancer and will begin major surgery treatment in the next two weeks.

Per ESPN in a release from Mickelson’s management company, the lefty will take an indefinite leave of absence from the PGA Tour.

The couple have three children between the ages of 6-9.

Support was being issued across the golf world, even from rival Tiger Woods.

Twitterers are also lending their support:

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   FinTel RT @Titleist Amy Mickelson diagnosed with breast cancer. Thoughts and prayers to Amy, Phil and family http://bit.ly/15zD10 20 May 2009 from web
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   castawaywilson Amy Mickelson diagnosed with breast cancer. 37 years old. Positive thoughts and energy going out to their family! 20 May 2009 from web
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   MrPhotoID Best wishes to Amy (and Phil) Mickelson during their fight http://bit.ly/x156H – File under #perspective 20 May 2009 from TweetDeck
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   BillBruno Wishing Amy Mickelson the best, sorry to hear the news. http://bit.ly/15zD10 20 May 2009 from TweetDeck
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   dwtumby Good luck Phil & Amy Mickelson on battling breast cancer! He’s very fortuanate that he can take off work indefinitely. 20 May 2009 from web

Phil handing out autographs on tour

(Twitpic by @sportsmachine)

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