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Jun 13, 2022; Brookline, Massachusetts, USA; Phil Mickelson addresses the media during a press conference before rounds of the U.S. Open golf tournament at The Country Club. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
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Jun 13, 2022; Brookline, Massachusetts, USA; Phil Mickelson addresses the media during a press conference before rounds of the U.S. Open golf tournament at The Country Club. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
As each day passes by, a new headline regarding the LIV Golf seems to unfold. Earlier, Phil Mickelson along with his other defectors had sued the PGA Tour for suspending them. However, Lefty has decided to take a step back from the lawsuit and continue with his new life at the Breakaway Tour. Let’s take a look at what the fans on Twitter think about Phil’s decision.
Mickelson along with Ian Poulter, Bryson DeChambeau, and 11 other LIV Golf players decided to file a lawsuit against their former Tour to challenge their suspensions. The defectors stated that the main purpose of the action was to strike down the American Tour’s unfair practices.
However, nearly a month later, things changed. Phil Mickelson and a few other LIV Golf stars have decided to pull out of the lawsuit. Let’s take a deeper look at the latest happening in the battle of the Tour war!
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Phil Mickelson and Ian Poulter backtrack from the lawsuit
Since jumping to the LIV Golf, Mickelson has been vocal against the PGA Tour. Moreover, he was the architect of the lawsuit against the 92-year-old Tour. But now he becomes the first man to withdraw from the case.
Talor Gooch, Hudson Swafford and Ian Poulter have also pulled out of the lawsuit.
There are just three players left: Matt Jones, Peter Uihlein and Bryson DeChambeau. https://t.co/1EIQVL8S81
— Dan Rapaport (@Daniel_Rapaport) September 27, 2022
Golf Digest’s Dan Rapaport revealed the latest happening. Along with Lefty, Ian Poulter, Taylor Gooch, and Hudson Swafford have also opted out of the lawsuit. With the exit of four men, only Bryson DeChambeau, Matt Jones, and Peter Uihlein are left in the case against the PGA Tour.
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The exit of Phil Mickelson could make it harder for the court to compel certain information and documents from Phil. The status of the decision of the rest of the defectors is still unclear.
With the massive decision taken by Mickelson, several fans shared their reaction on Twitter. Some appreciated Lefty while others believe the lucrative series was afraid to face their nemesis in the court. One fan even called Phil, “The ultimate coward’s hero”.
Fans on Twitter react to Mickelson pulling out of the lawsuit
Let’s take a look at what the fans had to say about Phil Mickelson’s decision:
The ultimate coward's hero.
— Lee (@Lee35376258) September 27, 2022
LIV golf, how does that L taste?
— Brian Stuard (@stuard_brian) September 27, 2022
True leader!
— mark beaven (@markbeaven10) September 27, 2022
His deposition would most likely not been good his PGAT violations would have been brought to light and tarnished his reputation further- gambling, suspension, player recruitment which violates PGAT rules – Phil needs to get his reputation back
— steve lytle (@stevemlytle) September 27, 2022
I’m guessing they are concerned about the discovery process.
— Patrick (@panderson1988) September 27, 2022
The Tour’s attorneys during Bryson’s discovery pic.twitter.com/2ILJr646dj
— jim Nantz’ big Toe (@TimRantz) September 27, 2022
As part of the new LIV contracts, and for an extra $5M, you will be required to take part in the LIV vs PGAT lawsuit. 🤣🤣🤣
— Bender (@Mrsspoon22) September 27, 2022
Because it's a losing lawsuit and nobody likes to be a loser
— John Lee (@LEEJOHNVA) September 27, 2022
Can I get odds on Bryson being the last one out?
— PinNPull (@PinNPull1) September 27, 2022
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It's a lawsuit that simply doesn't need to be, the PGA tour and liv could easily have a partnership or at least have a good relationship if the PGA tour commissioner wasn't such a douche.
— Brock Van Wagoner (@BrockVWoodsy) September 27, 2022
With Bryson DeChambeau still part of the lawsuit, there might still be a case pending in court. However, with many defectors deciding to backtrack from the lawsuit, DeChambeau’s decision will be much awaited by the fans.
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