Graeme McDowell to compete in controversial Saudi-backed golf tour

Former world number one Dustin Johnson and Sergio Garcia were also listed among competitors for the opening LIV Golf Invitational Series event. Phil Mickelson not included

Graeme McDowell will compete in the inaugural event of the LIV Golf Invitational Series. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Former world number one Dustin Johnson and past major champion Sergio Garcia were listed among competitors for the opening LIV Golf Invitational Series event in a field released by the Saudi-backed league on Tuesday that did not include Phil Mickelson.

While six-time major champion Mickelson was not currently on the field list, he could still tee it up June 9-11 at the Centurion Club outside London as six spots in the 48-player event remain open.