‘Great they magically found $200m’ - Phil Mickelson ‘happy’ LIV Golf has brought change to PGA Tour

Phil Mickelson has intimated the PGA Tour always had a capacity to make changes for the benefit of players. The PGA Tour announced a raft of changes recently, including guaranteed incomes for all players and increased prize funds for a number of Elevated Events.

Ad The Player Impact Program, which is a cash fund handed out to the most impactful players on the circuit, has been doubled to $100 million (£87 million) — with the changes brought about following the emergence of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series. Golf'Troubled soul' — Love III concerned for Mickelson who will not 'take a phone call' over LIV05/08/2022 AT 20:34 Mickelson was the first high-profile name to make the move to LIV, and has been joined by a host of players who have been lured by massive contracts.

The six-time major winner feels LIV is benefiting all golfers, as well as fans, and is happy that players’ voices are being heard. “I am happy the guys have a voice, are valued and being heard, and changes are being implemented to show that appreciation,” Mickelson said.

“That has not been the case and has not had to be the case as there was no other option, and no leverage. Smith slips back at LIV Golf Boston, DJ surges as Gooch holds lead after round two ‘Homesick’ Aphibarnrat admits to struggles but still inspired by Tiger “Now they are being heard and things are changing and have gotten better for everybody.” Mickelson feels LIV and the PGA Tour are serving different audiences and feels both can exist together — despite the animosity between the two organisations.