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Phil Mickelson and Greg Norman Weigh In on Rory McIlroy's LIV Golf Controversy

Phil Mickelson, LIV Golf captain, has shown support for Rory McIlroy's recent admission of being "too judgmental" towards golfers joining LIV Golf. Mickelson encouraged fans not to "pile on" McIlroy and emphasized the need to let go of hostilities for a positive future. Despite previous public jabs between the two, Mickelson sees the signing of Jon Rahm, the 2023 Masters Tournament winner, as a potential bridge to reconcile the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. The deal involving Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund is expected to be finalized in 2024.

via Fox News|

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"Phil Mickelson and Rory McIlroy Navigate Tensions Over LIV Golf Stance Shift"

Phil Mickelson has called for fans to refrain from criticizing Rory McIlroy after McIlroy admitted he was too judgmental of players who joined the LIV Golf League. Mickelson, a LIV Golf captain, emphasized the importance of moving past hostilities as the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund work towards a deal to unify the sport. The signing of Jon Rahm by LIV Golf is seen as a potential bridge between the two sides. McIlroy, a vocal critic of LIV Golf, has come to recognize that not all players are in the same position as himself or Tiger Woods, acknowledging the financial motivations behind their decisions to join LIV Golf.

via ESPN|

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