Phil Mickelson Catches Everyone Off Guard With ‘Not Exactly’ Remark on Latest Billions Merger

The latest golf revelation involving the merger of the PGA Tour, DP Tour, and the LIV Golf Series has left everyone stunned. Some of the most prominent players in the world have been caught by surprise by the decision, but it looks like veteran golfer Phil Mickelson, wasn’t among those.

In a jaw-dropping tweet, the 52-year-old claimed to have known certain details of the shocking merger. Does this give a key indication as to which section was kept informed about the proceedings before the announcement broke on the Internet?

Was Phil Mickelson aware of the LIV-PGA merger?

Being one of the founding captains and stakeholders at the breakaway league, Phil Mickelson has the proxy to close contacts with the heads around the table. Hence, there was little surprise when the six-time major championship winner revealed the true facets of the unknowns.

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After news of the merger raged through the golf community, several netizens were left typing to put their emotions on the unexpected announcement. Among them, a famous golf podcast tweeted their utter disbelief, which eventually garnered a response from Mickelson himself.

In the tweet, the 45-time PGA Tour winner claimed that he wasn’t untold about parts of the details of the merger. It comes as a surprise, since many in the fraternity were completely bamboozled by the suddenness of the news.

How did the LIV Golf respond to the merger?

Having faced umpteen rounds of criticism during its inception, the news of the LIV Golf Series agreeing to a multi-billion merger seems rather surprising. Indeed, after being at loggerheads with the PGA Tour for several months, the two parties have ended their conflict by joining hands.

If early reports are to be believed, there is a position for the Governor of LIV Golf’s primary source on the new organization. H.E. Yasir Al-Rumayyan will continue governing the body as the chairman of the union, a position he presently serves at the Premier League club, Newcastle United.

Like his counterpart, the 53-year-old was appreciative of the merger. “This partnership represents the best opportunity to extend and increase the impact of golf for all. We look forward to collaborating with Jay and Keith to bring the best version of the game to communities around the world,” he said in a statement.

How does golf move forward from this historic merger? Can we expect any dramatic decisions in the near future? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

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