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Reigning NCAA individual champion Michael La Sasso is leaving Ole Miss to sign with Phil Mickelson’s LIV Golf team HyFlyers GC on a multi-year deal, set to debut at LIV’s Saudi Arabia opener and forfeiting his remaining college eligibility (and a potential Masters amateur exemption). The move adds LIV’s growing roster and makes La Sasso the second NCAA champion to join LIV after Turk Pettit.
Brooks Koepka returns to the PGA Tour under the new Returning Members Program, which reinstates former members who have won The Players or a major between 2022 and 2025; Koepka qualifies with his 2023 PGA Championship. The piece argues Mickelson remains blocked unless the eligibility window is extended to 2021-2025, a point it frames as a subtle jab at Mickelson amid LIV history. It notes other potential returnees like Jon Rahm, Hideki Matsuyama, and Collin Morikawa could qualify under different timelines, and cites Mickelson’s drawing power as a possible argument for inclusion, but for now the policy is portrayed as targeted gatekeeping rather than a broad reintegration.”,
A leaked audio reveals Sable Offshore discussing a potential $200 million equity raise and sharing material nonpublic information with investors, including golfer Phil Mickelson, raising concerns about SEC violations and insider trading amid the company's struggles to restart offshore oil production.
Phil Mickelson, at 55, scored his best Open start since 2016 with a 1-under 70 at Royal Portrush, benefiting from luck and skill amidst challenging weather, and demonstrating his adaptability to links golf conditions.
Phil Mickelson's potential final appearance at the U.S. Open is marked by a career filled with near-misses and heartbreaks, including six runner-up finishes, despite winning multiple majors. His quest for the career Grand Slam remains unfulfilled, and his future in the tournament is uncertain, possibly ending after this year.
Phil Mickelson, nearing the end of his competitive golf career, has left a complex legacy marked by his six majors and influence on the sport, but also by his controversial involvement with LIV Golf and its backing by Saudi money, which has affected his reputation and the state of professional golf.
Phil Mickelson, a six-time major champion, is participating in the upcoming US Open at Oakmont, which could be his last chance to complete the career Grand Slam, as his exemption expires this year. He has expressed uncertainty about future participation and hinted that his career in LIV Golf might be nearing its end, focusing instead on helping his team succeed.
LIV Golf will host its individual championship finale at The Club at Chatham Hills in Westfield, Indiana, from August 15-17, 2025. The event will feature top golfers like Bryson Dechambeau and Phil Mickelson, and is expected to draw around 30,000 attendees. The tournament will include fan engagement activities and is anticipated to have a significant economic impact on the area. Westfield Mayor Scott Willis and Hamilton County Sports Authority Director Carl Daniels expressed excitement about hosting the event, highlighting the region's reputation for large-scale sporting events.
The 2024 Masters tournament has begun at Augusta National Golf Club, with top names like Tiger Woods and defending champion Jon Rahm competing. Outright favorite Scottie Scheffler may have to leave the tournament if his wife goes into labor, while Phil Mickelson is making moves in the latest round one news.
Despite being longshots to win the Masters, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are leading in a matchup bet against each other, drawing six times more wagers than any other matchup. Woods is a slight underdog to Mickelson in this bet, despite having shorter tournament odds. Both players are also slight underdogs to make the cut and play the weekend. This theoretical matchup comes after the two golf legends famously played a practice round together ahead of the 2018 Masters and later faced off in the first edition of Capital One's The Match.
Phil Mickelson and Bryson DeChambeau express frustration over the delay in a potential deal between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour, emphasizing the need for it to happen quickly for the good of the sport. Mickelson believes the disruption phase will ultimately lead to a more global and appealing game, while DeChambeau stresses the importance of finding a solution to keep the best players competing together regularly. Despite ongoing discussions and a recent meeting between the PIF and PGA Tour player directors, no discernable movement on an alliance has been made, leaving LIV Golf players unable to participate in PGA Tour events and the league without Official World Golf Ranking points.
Phil Mickelson believes that golf is currently in a "disruption phase" and heading towards a more global game, with increased opportunities for players, manufacturers, and course designers. He emphasized the need to attract non-golfers to the sport and highlighted LIV golf's appeal to younger audiences. The debate over unification between the PGA Tour and the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia continues, with some players, like Rory McIlroy, advocating for a correction to bring the sport back together, while others, like Jordan Spieth, express divided opinions.
Tiger Woods, once silent on the matter, has openly endorsed and advocated for the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia's investment in the PGA Tour, a stark contrast to Phil Mickelson's previous criticism of the regime. The influx of Saudi money into professional golf has sparked controversy, with some players, like Rory McIlroy, initially taking a strong anti-LIV stance before the PGA Tour negotiated a surprise cease-fire with PIF. Despite Saudi Arabia's human rights history remaining unchanged, the economic influence of the country has shifted the perspective of many involved in professional golf.
Phil Mickelson sees the Super Bowl week as an ideal opportunity to showcase LIV Golf, a Saudi-backed golf tour aiming to attract a younger audience with its unconventional approach. The tournament in Las Vegas during Super Bowl week is seen as a perfect fit, with big-name players like Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka participating. Mickelson and other players shared their excitement for the Super Bowl and their admiration for NFL quarterback Brock Purdy. Additionally, young players like Caleb Surratt are looking forward to the exposure and opportunities presented by the event.
20-year-old amateur Nick Dunlap wins The American Express title, becoming the first amateur to win a PGA Tour event since Phil Mickelson in 1991. He held off South Africa's Christiaan Bezuidenhout by one shot, finishing with a six-foot par putt on the last hole. Despite missing out on prize money due to his amateur status, Dunlap's victory marks a significant achievement in the world of golf, and he is now faced with the decision of whether to turn professional.