Phil Mickelson to play in first Saudi-backed LIV Golf event

Phil Mickelson is to compete in the opening event of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series this week, organisers have announced

Phil Mickelson is to compete in the opening event of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series this week (Richard Sellers/PA)

Mon, 06 Jun, 2022 - 20:48

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Phil Mickelson is to compete in the opening event of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series this week, organisers have announced.

The 51-year-old six-time major winner has not played since controversial comments about the breakaway series and the PGA Tour were published in February.

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