‘He Won’t Be There’: Champions Tour Legend Gets Candid While Commenting On Phil Mickelson’s Move to LIV Golf

LIV member Phil Mickelson had been an essential part of the PGA for three decades before he joined the Saudi-backed circuit. Due to his controversial move, other players on the tour now have a chance to shine since a crucial player is not part of the PGA Tour. Even though there is an opportunity, Bernhard Langer, the German pro golfer, thinks otherwise. He recently expressed his views on the absence of Mickelson on the tour.

Langer has claimed many titles under his name in a career spanning over forty years. Currently, he is focused on the Charles Schwab Cup Championship, the next big PGA tour event. The 52-year-old LIV player Mickelson won’t be allowed to appear for the tournament post his resignation from the PGA. In an interview, the German golfer expressed his true feelings about the former PGA member not being part of the event.

What did Bernhard Langer say about Phil Mickelson?

According to the two-time Masters champion Langer, even though Mickelson has chosen to move to LIV, he will be missed. He said, “Well, you know, we’re all there for our own reasons, and Phil made his choice.” Langer denied commenting on the decision of the LIV defector and said everyone has the right to decide. 

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The sport’s first official number-one ranked player, Langer, added that other players will now try to take his place on the tour. Mickelson has created a legacy of his own on the tour. After him, someone else will try to take his place. But not to mention that everyone will feel his absence during the event because he has been the center of attraction of the tour. He said, “I think Phil is always an attraction when he plays golf, but I guess he made his choice and he won’t be there.”

In 2021, the winner of 45 PGA tour events claimed the Charles Schwab Cup Championship title. It was his fourth PGA Tour Champions event. But now he won’t be a part of the championship anymore, as he joined LIV Golf. According to the rules of the PGA, the players who join the Saudi-backed tour won’t be allowed to play in any PGA event.

Why will Langer miss Mickelson?

Last year in the Charles Schwab Cup Championship, Langer claimed his sixth PGA Tour Champions season title. Mickelson shot a 6-under 65 and won the championship at Phoenix Country Club. This helped the 65-year-old German golfer to claim victory. It is evident that after the unexpected victory in 2021, Langer will feel the absence of the now LIV player who won’t be there by his side.

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