Another Billion Dollar Company Ends Ties With Phil Mickelson Amid Recent Controversy

The hits just keep coming for Phil Mickelson. His comments about the Saudi golf league gave rise to a lot of criticism, ultimately leading to sponsors pulling out. Despite his apology, the damage seems to be done.

Starting with KPMG, many more brands seem to have ended their partnership or deals with Mickelson.

The reason remains his comments about the league, which were revealed by writer Alan Shipnuck. Though Mickelson’s comments were controversial, most people were not expecting a backlash to this extent.

Phil Mickelson to lose another sponsor?

Following KPMG and Amstel Light, it seems like Workday has decided not to renew their contract with the 51-year-old. The PGA Tour icon has worked with Workday since 2017, but will no longer work as an ambassador for them. The brand did issue a statement about the same, clarifying that the decision was mutual.

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“At this time, Workday and Phil Mickelson have mutually and amicably agreed to not renew our brand sponsorship that ends this March,” they told Golf Digest. Furthermore, the company thanked Mickelson for his contributions on and off the course, wishing him and his family all the best for their future.

Callaway follows suit; ends ties with Mickelson

Along with Workday, Callaway also announced their decision to end their professional relationship with Mickelson. “Callaway does not condone Phil Mickelson’s comments, and we were very disappointed in his choice of words,” the brand said. They added that the words are against their values, and what they stand for as a company.

Including KMPG and Amstel Light Beer, Mickelson will be losing millions of dollars.

That being said, Mickelson, himself is currently just taking a break from golf. The 2021 PGA Championship winner ‘desperately’ needed time off, and last played Farmers Insurance Open (CUT). Unfortunately, one can only wait as another page of the Mickelson-Saudi-PGA Tour saga unfolds.

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