Mickelson has won six majors, including three Masters titles
Phil Mickelson has seemingly reignited tensions between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf with a simple post on social media.
One of the biggest issues plaguing the rival Saudi-backed tour is the failure to receive world ranking accreditation through its tournaments. LIV first filed with the Official World Golf Ranking board in July 2022, but the bid was rejected in October.
Phil Mickelson looks on from Augusta national
Phil Mickelson on the fourth tee during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2024, in Georgia. (Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
CEO and commissioner Greg Norman abandoned that effort shortly after, which led him to publicly question the “accuracy, credibility, and integrity of the OWGR rankings”system.