Phil Mickelson ‘extremely happy’ for PGA players following announced changes

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Phil Mickelson may no longer be part of the PGA Tour’s future, but the six-time major winner is happy to see that top players are being heard following news the tour will be making major changes for the 2023 season. 

Mickelson, who made the jump to the LIV Golf Invitational Series earlier this year, said in a recent interview that LIV has made some "major disruption to the sport of golf" while creating "really unique opportunities for players and fans." 

The LIV Golf Boston Invitational opened at the International Golf Course. Phil Mickelson practiced on the putting green.  (John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

That "disruption" has led to changes on the PGA Tour, which announced in August that players holding a PGA Tour card would commit to playing in 20 events per year, including 12 elevated events that feature $20 million purses and the top 20 players, among other changes. 

"Well, they are getting a lot for it," Mickelson told Sports Illustrated when asked about the changes. "So I’m extremely happy that the top players are being listened to and that their input is being valued. And that those events are coming about.’’

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Team captain Phil Mickelson of Hy Flyers GC on the practice range during the first day of the LIV Golf Invitational — Boston at The Oaks Golf Course at The International Sept. 2, 2022, in Bolton, Mass.  (Patrick Smith/LIV Golf/Getty Images)

Mickelson said he had multiple conversations with leaders of the PGA Tour in past years about making similar changes. 

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"I think a lot of my conversations with