With LIV Golfers Continuing To Be Bothered, Phil Mickelson Delivers Final Verdict on Lingering Issue: ‘They Have to Find Another Way’

The Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) is a system that ranks professional golfers. It is based on their performance in tournaments around the world. The OWGR is used to seed players in tournaments and establish eligibility for certain events. The Masters, U.S. Open, Open Championship, and PGA Championship are open to the top 50 OWGR competitors. However, LIV Golf events do not currently award OWGR points. The circuit submitted an application in July 2022 and is currently waiting for a response. LIV Golf is fighting for it, and Phil Mickelson has expressed his opinions on the subject.

Phil Mickelson dishes his take on the OWGR matter

One of the most important issues facing LIV Golf in 2023 was its relationship with the OWGR. But after LIV Golf’s outstanding performances at the Masters and in Adelaide, this issue has come to light once more. LIV star Phil Mickelson, compounded the problem. Recently, the six time major winner shared his opinions on the subject. According to ASAP Text, the 52-year-old was questioned about his opinions on the OWGR controversy during an interview about how the LIV Golf team deserves their recent success.

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While answering the question, the three-times Masters winner said, “Yeah, it’s going to all iron itself out because if you’re one of the majors, if you’re the Masters, you’re not looking at we should keep these guys out. You’re saying to yourself, we want to have the best field, we want to have the best players, and these guys added a lot to the tournament this year at the Masters. How do we get them included? We have to come up with a qualifying mechanism that is inclusive, and if the World Golf Ranking isn’t going to be inclusive, then they have to find another way.”

The 52-year-old added, “Maybe they take the top 5 or top 10 or winners of LIV, but they’re going to have to find a way to get the best LIV players in their field if they want to have the best field in golf and be really what major championship is about… If the World Golf Rankings doesn’t find a way to be inclusive, then the majors will just find another way to include LIV because it’s no longer a credible way.”

LIV Golf’s issue with the OWGR

The Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) has caused LIV Golf some issues. One of the problems is that the OWGR does not consider the league’s events to be legitimate competitions. Golfers who take part in LIV Golf events don’t get OWGR points as a result. Additionally, this may have an impact on their standing and eligibility for additional competitions.

However, LIV Golf are working with the OWGR to try to have their events recognized as official tournaments. They have also announced that they will be partnering with the European Tour for some events in the future. This could help to increase their recognition and legitimacy in the eyes of the OWGR.

But how this issue will be handled is still uncertain. What is your take on the issue? Let us know in the comments below.