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May 7, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Phil Mickelson after his bogey on 15 during the second round of the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports/REUTERS
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May 7, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Phil Mickelson after his bogey on 15 during the second round of the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports/REUTERS
The rivalry between the PGA Tour and the LIV Golf has taken a new turn after new revelations by Phil Mickelson. The former PGA tour member is in the headlines after a specific tweet went viral and confused golf fans about what would happen next. And it is not just Mickelson making the rounds on the news; more members of the LIV Golf who once played for the PGA tour are now on the top of sports news.
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After Mickelson’s new developments, will he get the right to play for the PGA Tour ever again or not?
The unexpected decision by Phil Mickelson and the shocking results
Since former PGA Tour members Phil Mickelson, Bryson DeChambeau, and other golfers joined LIV Golf, PGA Tour suspended them from playing any tour event. As a result, eleven ex-PGA Tour professional golfers filed an antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour in August.
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However, now there is a new development in the rivalry. After Carlos Ortiz, the three times Masters title winner Mickelson also dropped out of the lawsuit. According to Mickelson, the players’ rights are protected by LIV Golf, so he did not need to be involved in the case. He said, “With LIV’s involvement in these issues, the players’ rights will be protected, and I no longer feel it is necessary for me to be part of the proceedings.”
Phil Mickelson has decided to take his name out of the lawsuit against the PGA Tour.
This could make it harder for the court to compel certain information and documents from Phil.
Now just 6 of original 11 players are still plaintiffs. Phil, Ancer, Ortiz, Kokrak, Perez all out. pic.twitter.com/jVO9o3d87g
— Dan Rapaport (@Daniel_Rapaport) September 27, 2022
Even though he dropped out of the lawsuit, the PGA tour event winner will not be allowed back on tour. They suspend him as he is still a member of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf. Because according to the PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan, allowing the LIV Golf members back on the PGA Tour will compromise the TOUR and the competition.
The reality behind the suspension of Mickelson
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The Saudi-backed LIV Golf had its first event in June at London’s Centurion Club. To no one’s surprise, The PGA Tour stood firm on its disdain decision but responded unexpectedly. It suspended anyone opting to join LIV, including Mickelson.
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Golf – The 150th Open Championship – Old Course, St Andrews, Scotland, Britain – July 12, 2022 Phil Mickelson of the U.S. during a practice round REUTERS/Andrew Boyers
He was a lifetime member of the tour because of his achievements. But commissioner Jay Monahan suspended him in March for two months. This was because he was recruiting the PGA Tour players to compete in LIV Golf events and was denied reinstatement.
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The two-month suspension extended into two years, i.e., till March 31, 2024, as Mickelson played in two LIV golf events in London and Portland. What are your thoughts on this?
