Is Phil Mickelson leaving golf?
Is Phil Mickelson leaving golf?
Phil Mickelson Hasn’t Resigned from PGA Tour After Agreeing to LIV Golf Contract. Phil Mickelson said he won’t resign from the PGA Tour like other golfers, including Dustin Johnson, have done as they prepare to play in the inaugural LIV Golf event this week in London.
Why did KPMG drop Phil Mickelson?
KPMG’s U.S. firm has severed its longtime relationship with champion golfer Phil Mickelson after he was quoted making comments about the PGA Tour, a rival golf league sponsored by Saudi Arabia, and slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Why are sponsors leaving Mickelson?
Over the past week, a number of sponsors have taken the decision to drop Phil Mickelson, with the fall-out coming after the six-time Major champion made controversial comments about the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia.
Is Mickelson kicked out of PGA?
A year ago, then-50-year-old Phil Mickelson dazzled the sports world by winning the PGA and becoming the oldest player to win a major. But Mickelson remains in a self-imposed exile from golf after making inflammatory comments about a new tour financed by money from Saudi Arabia.
Did Phil Mickelson give up his PGA membership?
Former PGA Tour Players Now With LIV Have Memberships Revoked for Next Season. Players not resigning Tour memberships upon joining LIV, such as Phil Mickelson and Bryson DeChambeau, received a letter informing them of the revocation for 2022-23.
Who is sponsoring Phil Mickelson now?
Mickelson’s deal to ditch the PGA for LIV was reportedly worth around $200 million. The sponsor-free Mickelson appears to be in the minority, for now, as most participants are still heavily clad in their branded attire.
