Phil Mickelson ‘optimistic’ about future of golf after PGA-LIV merger

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Before the blockbuster LIV Golf-PGA Tour merger last month, Phil Mickelson was one of the first big names to depart for the Saudi-backed tour.

Dustin Johnson of USA, Brooks Koepka of USA, and Phil Mickelson of USA talk during the press conference for LIV Golf.After participating in the LIV Golf tournament at Valderrama from June 30 to July 2, Mickelson is speaking his mind –– somewhat indirectly.

Mickelson wouldn’t go into detail about the logistics of the merger, but pointed a reporter to a tweet he had recently retweeted with the caption: “This thread is long and accurate FULL truth of the LIV/PGA Tour agreement if you’re interested. Well done BobBall and thank you.”Phil Mickelson of HyFlyers GC hits his shot from the first tee.“You are all in trouble & screwed if you don’t support the Framework agreement,” he wrote.

While there is reportedly language in the merger’s framework that claims PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan will have the final say over the tour’s fate, it seems Ball — and Mickelson — don’t believe it will push LIV Golf out.USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con “I would say I felt appreciation that we got to this point where we’re working together because it makes me confident with where the game of golf is headed in the future,” the 45-time PGA Tour winner said,Share this article:

 

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