As Tiger Woods’ Career Looms with Uncertainty, Arch-Rival Phil Mickelson’s 1-Word Response Strongly Asserts His Future

The 2023 Masters, which concluded with Jon Rahm winning the green jacket, was full of surprises. As the golf world tuned in to watch Sunday’s marathon finale, LIV Golf’s onslaught surprised many. One LIV golfer, in particular, who made a stunning return to the Masters is the three-time champion, Phil Mickelson.

Vintage Mickelson was on display on Sunday as the golfer tied for second place on the leaderboard. His stunning performance, which has blown away fans and critics, paved the way for another crucial question. Fans now wonder whether the 52-year-old will play at the upcoming edition of the PGA championship. The golfer addressed the speculation at the post-round conference at the Masters.

Will Phil Mickelson play at the 2023 PGA Championship?

After the first major of the year came to an exciting end at the Augusta, fans are now eagerly waiting for the next major tournament. The 2023 PGA Championship will kick off on May 18 at the Oak Hill Country Club.

After winning the 2021 PGA championship, Phil Mickelson shocked the world by deciding not to return in 2022. The following months saw the golfer receive a lot of flak for his defection to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf. However, the six-time Major champion’s performance at the Masters proves that the golfer is far from hanging up his boots.

Phil Mickelson has now told the golf world about his plans for the 2023 PGA championship. When asked about whether he will compete at Oak Hill in May, the golfer said, “Yes.” His presence will definitely turn heads, especially as confusion looms over the participation of Mickelson’s longtime rival and injury-laden golfer Tiger Woods.

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The rivalry between Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods is a legendary one. If 15-time Major champion Woods manages to bounce back from his struggles in time for the PGA Championship, fans may catch another exciting Woods-Mickelson moment in action.

How did Mickelson fare at the Masters?

Phil Mickelson made a sensational return to the Masters after missing out on the previous year’s edition. The golfer, who worried fans with his PGA Tour defection and a massive change in physical appearance, put all speculation about his abilities to rest.

An excellent final-round 65 at Augusta on Sunday helped the golfer finish second place. He tied with fellow LIV compatriot Brooks Koepka after having the best final round of anyone in the field on Sunday. Meanwhile, another LIV golfer and 2018 Masters winner Patrick Reed finished 4th on the leaderboard.

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