What has Phil Mickelson said about his return to golf?
“I enjoyed getting back out here,” said Mickelson, who will play in LIV Golf’s second event in Portland, Oregon, and then in the British Open next month in Scotland. “The thing I enjoyed the most was playing such a historic golf course and having it set up so remarkably. I think the USGA really did a good job.
Could Liv golf players face punishment at the US Open?
The US Open has not taken action against the LIV Golf players ahead of the third major of the year at Brookline this week, but USGA chief executive Mike Whan has said that that could change in future years when asked about potential punishments.
Was Phil Mickelson more prepared for US Open than he was?
“I thought I was more prepared than I was,” Mickelson said as he got ready to get into his courtesy car and head westward to his home in California. “The U.S. Open is the ultimate test. And you don’t really know where your game is until you get tested, and I thought I was little bit closer than I was.”
Could Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson be banned from the US Open?
Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson and other rebel players to join the Saudi-backed LIV Golf have been warned that it could be made “harder” to enter the US Open due to their participation in the breakaway series, with an outright ban not ruled out by the head of the United States Golf Association.
Did Phil Mickelson make the cut?
Phil Mickelson was among the most popular golfers to miss the cut. Mickelson came into the week as one of the main storylines given his decision to join LIV Golf and the controversy surrounding that tour.
Why is Phil Mickelson not playing this weekend?
Golf's PGA Championship gets underway Thursday in Tula, Okla., but defending champ Phil Mickelson won't be there after he made inflammatory comments about a new Saudi-backed golf tour. LEILA FADEL, HOST: Today in Tulsa, Okla., golf's PGA Championship gets underway without its defending champion.
What time is Phil Mickelson teeing today?
Johnson and Mickelson also get the featured group treatment, teeing off in the afternoon on Thursday....Round 1: Thursday, June 16.Tee time (ET)Group1:47 p.m.Phil Mickelson, Shane Lowry, Loouis Oosthuizen1:47 p.m.*Gary Woodland, Justin Rose, Bryson DeChambeau50 more rows•1 day ago
How much did Phil Mickelson get from Liv?
Last weekend, Mickelson, who turned 52 on Thursday, was reportedly paid $200 million to be the star attraction of the rebel LIV Golf tour, whose major shareholder is the Private Investment Fund, the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia.
Why did Mickelson withdraw?
Mickelson was still in the middle of time away from the game amid the backlash of his comments about the Saudi Arabian-based LIV tour and his support for that tour despite the backers being “scary” and murdering journalists, in Mickelson's own words.
Who is Spieth paired with today?
Tiger Woods to be paired with Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy for first two rounds of PGA Championship.
What time Tiger Woods play today?
Tiger Woods tee times at the 2022 PGA Championship 9:11 a.m. 2:36 p.m.
What time will Tiger Woods tee off today?
Tiger Woods will tee off at 10:34 am Thursday morning. The Masters has released its groups for the first two rounds of the 2022 Masters.
Where does LIV Golf get its money?
the Saudi Arabian governmentThe problem is that all the money for the LIV Tour is provided by the Public Investment Fund of the Saudi Arabian government. Saudi Arabia is a country that has a terrible record on human rights.
Why are LIV players allowed to play in the U.S. Open?
Whether LIV Golfers can play in majors is ultimately up to the governing bodies that oversee them. In this case, the United States Golf Association (USGA), which runs the U.S. Open, opted not to disqualify LIV golfers.
How much is LIV Golf paying players?
On average, top 10 finishers will earn from $4 million down to $540,000, while the dead-last golfer still takes home $120,000 — and don't forget, there are no cuts.