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 (Richard Sellers/PA)

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.