Both Phil Mickelson and Rickie Fowler have decided to commit their future to the LIV Golf Invitational Series, backed by Saudi Arabia, Golf Channel reported.
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According to golf reporter Rich Lerner, both Lefty and Fowler will be heading “imminently” to the LIV Golf Invitational Series, which kicks off this Thursday at the Centurion Club in St Albans.
Mickelson was not named in the initial list of confirmed competitors last week by LIV Golf Investments. Interestingly, a place was left open that sparked speculation that it could be occupied by Mickelson.
The six-time 51-year-old champion has not spoken publicly since he imposed himself in exile in February after his “reckless” comments to biographer Alan Shipnuck were made public.
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In those statements, for which he apologized, Mickelson said he was happy to overlook the human rights abuses of the “terrifying” Saudis because it was a unique opportunity in life to remodel the PGA Tour and how it was done. . opera.
He previously accused the PGA Tour of “hateful greed” as it alleged that they were sitting on a fund of hundreds of millions of dollars that was made through the media rights of players.
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan said the “ball” was on Mickelson’s court in terms of a potential return.
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Although it looks like Mickelson has two options: get completely behind the LIV Golf Invitational Series or apologize to the PGA Tour and try to repair his reputation.
Golf Channel reports suggest Mickelson has drawn a line in the sand.
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Rickie and Phil have an imminent LIV. How will the PGA Tour respond? The USGA? Talk about consuming sport.
– Rich Lerner (@RichLernerGC) June 6, 2022
Last week it was reported that Mickelson felt that there was still “too much” heat before this week’s opening ceremony.
That was before LIV Golf Investments got Dustin Johnson to change his mind and accept his $ 125 million offer to play in the series.
Each 54-hole tournament in the global series will have a $ 25 million prize pool, with $ 4 million for the winner.
Mickelson was once filmed at his local golf club for the past few months, but the video violated members’ policies and was quickly removed.
Most recently there has been activity on his Twitter account. On his page, he “liked” a post that seemed to suggest that Lefty was unhappy with being “canceled.”
Over the weekend it was reported that Mickelson was playing golf again. It is unknown at this time what he will do after leaving the post.
Fowler previously said he “kept his options open” while hinting at a distant future from the PGA Tour.
Kevin Na last week gave up his PGA Tour membership to play in the series.
How will the PGA Tour respond? Take a look at this space.
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