Phil Mickelson needing the greatest escape of his career

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The commercial slogan associated with Phil Mickelson for years is never more true than it is now, minus the anticipation of something extraordinary.

What will Phil do next?

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Whether his true intentions were chasing Saudi Arabian money or gaining more control over how he thinks the PGA Tour should be run, Mickelson has been exposed for manipulating people to get what he wants.

Once seen as leading the charge of players poised to join a breakaway Saudi golf league, Lefty is now on his own among those with real influence.

Dustin Johnson declared his support for the PGA Tour on Sunday, and Bryson DeChambeau quickly tagged along by default. None of the top 12 players in the world — and that doesn't include Brooks Koepka and Jordan Spieth — have indicated any interest.

What's the point of joining a league that doesn't have A-list players?

"I’m sure he’s sitting at home sort of rethinking his position and where he goes from here," Rory McIlroy said.

For Mickelson, it's not as easy this time as a simple apology.

Phil Mickelson watches his shot off the 11th tee during the first round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament at TPC River Highlands, Thursday, June 24, 2021, in Cromwell, Conn. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

That worked when he complained in 2013 about paying too many taxes in California. And when he was involved in an illicit stock trade that led to him giving back to the government the $931,000 (plus interest) he made in one week.

Mickelson was a relief defendant and never charged, but most telling was what he pledged when it was over: "I have to be