Phil Mickelson apologises for ‘reckless’ comments on Saudi Super Golf League and confirms break from sport
Phil Mickelson has issued a grovelling apology for his comments on a proposed Saudi-backed Super Golf League.
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Mickelson apologises for 'reckless' comments on Saudi-backed league
Phil Mickelson apologised on Tuesday for comments he made about the proposed Saudi-backed Super Golf League that set off a firestorm of controversy and said he planned to take "time away" from the sport.
Phil Mickelson sorry for ‘reckless’ Saudi Super League comments as key sponsor agrees to end deal
Phil Mickelson has rowed back on his comments about working with a proposed Saudi-funded golf tour
Phil Mickelson airs bizarre new claim amid apology for ‘reckless’ Saudi remarks
Six-time major champion Phil Mickelson has issued a lengthy statement addressing comments he made in an interview about plans for a Saudi-backed golf league to rival the PGA Tour, adding that he “desperately (needs) some time away”.
Phil Mickelson regrets ‘reckless’ Saudi comments and hints at break from golf
Phil Mickelson has apologised for his “reckless” comments about a proposed Saudi-backed breakaway league and said he will be taking a break from golf.
Phil Mickelson regrets 'reckless' Saudi comments, hints at break from golf
Phil Mickelson has apologised for his "reckless" comments about a proposed Saudi-backed breakaway league and said he will be taking a break from golf. The six-time major champion has been one of the players most closely associated with the possible rival to the PGA Tour, which is being spearheaded by former world number one Greg Norman. It was revealed last week, when an interview Mickelson conducted with biographer Alan Shipnuck last November was made public, that the American had concerns about Saudi Arabia's human rights record but was prepared to overlook them in order to put pressure on the PGA Tour.
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Rory McIlroy launches stinging attack on Phil Mickelson over golf Super League
Rory McIlroy has taken a seven iron to Phil Mickelson – branding him “naive, selfish, egotistical and ignorant” over his Saudi Super League breakaway backing.