‘Missing Mickelson’: Golf Fans Left Triggered After Phil Mickelson is Omitted From Elite Tiger Woods List

The PGA Tour’s war against LIV Golf has not yet concluded even in light of the $3 billion merger. There are still subtle digs being taken against golfers playing 54 holes with a no-cut system.

Aside from fans who still haven’t forgiven the 48 players for leaving the American and European circuits, there are several PGA Tour golfers and members of the policy board who often make it clear that they don’t consider LIV golfers part of the community. A recent incident, however, invited divided reactions from the fans.

PGA Tour’s latest move proves counter-productive

The all-time money list on the PGA Tour saw some very interesting changes this season. It only displays members who stayed loyal to the PGA Tour, while LIV Golfers, even those in very high ranks, were carefully removed, which instigated fans.

Although there is a strong divide between the Saudi tour and the American tour, the active removal of names from the All-time money list, which constitutes amounts earned while LIV players were on the PGA tour, did not sit well with fans. ‘No Laying Up’ shared the list on Twitter with Rory McIlroy‘s recent earnings from this season’s FedEx Playoff winnings. Tiger Woods, of course, tops the list but Phil Mickelson fell off the second rank, and so did Dustin Johnson. This did make room for other rising golf stars though.

The account also professed the post saying, “(Before the bat signal goes up, I do not know why the tour removed the LIV guys from their all time money list and do not support that).”

Let’s take a look at what netizens are saying about the unfairness of the ‘All-time’ money list.

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Twitter is stormed by golfing fans

While there are many fans who remain loyal to the PGA tour and are quite outspoken against LIV golfers, this particular move by the American circuit certainly raised many eyebrows. Most fans were outraged with Phil Mickelson’s omission from the ‘all-time’ list. After all, ‘Lefty’ is known for his extravagance.

One fan shared their sarcasm on point saying, “So the LIV guys all went to heaven?” While another golf fan blatantly questioned the list, “What About @PhilMickelson? He is second = Life Member of @PGATOUR Just under $100million.”

Some fans were very unamused by the bias and added their opinions with “Missing Mickelson, DJ….” Some even stated their distaste for the PGA Tour’s leadership.

Some fans pointed out the irony of the situation. They questioned the legitimacy of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy being on the list so high up while LIV golfers didn’t even make it in. There were also those who saw the wisdom behind the players’ decision to switch over to the Saudi-PIF’s tournaments.

Regardless of the merger or the list, it seems the golf world is far from settling the issue between the breakaway tour and the PGA tour any time soon.

What are your thoughts on the list? Do you think Phil Mickelson should have been included? Share your opinions with us in the comments below.

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