Phil Mickelson 'excited' for LIV Golf, readdresses Saudi Arabia's human rights violations
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Phil Mickelson Says He Does Not "Condone Human Rights Violations" On Eve Of New Series
Phil Mickelson said Wednesday he does not condone human rights violations in Saudi Arabia, on the eve of the first tournament of the divisive LIV Golf Invitational Series near London funded by the Gulf kingdom. The six-time major winner confirmed earlier this week he had signed up to play in the new series, saying he also plans to play major events, including next week's US Open. Mickelson has not played since the publication of comments in February in which he criticised the US PGA Tour and LIV Golf's Saudi backers.
Graeme McDowell "proud" to play in controversial new Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series
Grame McDowell says he is 'proud' to participate in the controversial Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series which tees off in England this week.
McDowell says he's 'proud' to be on Saudi journey
Graeme McDowell has conceded that the contentious Saudi-backed LIV Invitational Series is "polarising" but said he's proud to be part of the new event.
McDowell says LIV Invitational polarising, but proud to be on board
ST ALBANS, England : Former U.S. Open champion Graeme McDowell conceded on Tuesday the contentious Saudi-backed LIV Invitational Series was 'polarising' but was proud to be part of the new event.
Dustin Johnson resigns from PGA Tour to play in LIV Golf series, as Phil Mickelson returns to golf to play in event
By David Close, Amy Woodyatt and Sammy Mngqosini, CNN
Phil Mickelson joins Saudi-backed LIV golf series, plans to play US Open
Phil Mickelson confirmed on Monday he has signed to play in the lucrative Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series, saying he also plans to play major events, including next week's US Open. The six-time major winner will be in the field of 48 at the controversial new tour's inaugural event in London this week. "I am ready to come back to play the game I love but after 32 years this new path is a fresh start," Mickelson wrote in a statement posted on Twitter. Mickelson later on Monday told Sports Illustrated that he plans to play all eight LIV Golf events and compete in majors after talks with major sanctioning bodies. "I'm looking forward to playing the US Open," Mickelson told SI. "I'm under the understanding that I'm able to play."
Mickelson the last to sign up for Saudi-funded golf league
Phil Mickelson, a chief recruiter for a Saudi-funded rival league to the PGA Tour, is ending his four-month hiatus by adding his name to the 48-man field for the LIV Golf Invitational that starts Friday outside London.