After the PGA Tour and LIV Golf merger was announced last month, Phil Mickelson was one of those people whose opinion on the matter was highly sought after.
But Mickelson continued to maintain a mystic silence that irked fans and media alike. However last week he chose to give a neutralized statement on the matter. But today with his latest tweet, he has voiced his actual opinions on what he believes will be the merger’s repercussions for the PGA Players.
Phil Mickelson shared an alarming update for PGA Tour Players
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It looks like today ‘Lefty’ was finally ready to tell the world about what he thinks will be the consequences of the merger for the PGA Tour players. Mickelson retweeted a lengthy description by Golf commentator Bob Ball, where he issued an alarming message to the players on the PGA Tour. According to Bob, PGA Tour players will be in big trouble if they don’t support the Framework agreement. He says that the agreement is designed to be vague in part to maintain unclarity, and its interpretation by the Golf press is incorrect and misleading.
A message to the players of the PGA Tour.
You are all in trouble & screwed if you don’t support the Framework agreement. I’ve signed similar frameworks with institutional capital, so I also want to tell you what’s really going on with the agreement.
I didn’t want to get… pic.twitter.com/fb8BaNE6iT— Bob “Golf” Ball (@BobBallPdx) July 6, 2023
Below his tweet, Bob tagged all the biggest names in golf to extend his message to everyone. And Mickelson who was also tagged used the opportunity to say the unsaid.
Backing up these opinions the six time major winner retweeted calling it accurate and full truth. “This thread is a long and accurate FULL truth (not half-truth) of the LIV/PGA Tour agreement if you’re interested. Well done BobBall and thank you.”
This thread is a long and accurate FULL truth(not half truth) of the LIV/PGA Tour agreement if you’re interested. Well done BobBall and thank you. https://t.co/FcypIKx7Yl
— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) July 6, 2023
After last week, this is the second time that the LIV golfer has taken a stand about the merger, even if it is indirect. He took his first stand on the merger at Valderrama last Wednesday.
Mickelson deviates from his stance on the merger
Last week, Phil Mickelson was performing at the LIV Golf’s European event, Andalucía. There he gave his long-awaited response to the shocking merger of PGA. He maintained a neutral tone while speaking on the subject.
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“Going forward, we are all very optimistic about where professional golf is headed.” But his support for LIV didn’t cease. According to Mickelson, what LIV is doing is more of a statement and it offers an incredible player experience.
Without speaking a word against the rival tour, he extended his full support to LIV.“I just can’t envision a better scenario for me as a player than playing on LIV.”
Phil’s snub at the opponent’s league with such serious concerns, is enough to leave any PGA Tour pro feeling alarmed for their future in the sport. What do you think of Mickelson’s remarks? Let us know in the comments below.
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