Phil Mickelson apologises over Saudi comments, indicates he will be taking time away from golf

'I know I have not been my best and desperately need some time away to prioritize the ones I love most and work on being the man I want to be'

APOLOGETIC: Phil Mickelson

Phil Mickelson has apologised for his controversial comments surrounding his proposed involvement in a new Saudi-backed golf venture – and indicated that he intends to step away from the game for a period.

“I know I have not been my best and desperately need some time away to prioritise the ones I love most and work on being the man I want to be,” he declared in a statement.