Phil Mickelson Sparks Controversy Between PGA Tour and LIV Golf with Social Media Post
Phil Mickelson has once again found himself at the center of controversy, this time reigniting tensions between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf with a simple post on social media. The Saudi-backed LIV Golf has been facing challenges in receiving world ranking accreditation for its tournaments, with its bid being rejected by the Official World Golf Ranking board last year.
CEO and commissioner Greg Norman’s decision to abandon the effort to gain accreditation led to public questioning of the OWGR rankings system. With the PGA Championship just around the corner, questions about LIV Golf’s representation on the biggest stages in golf have continued to be raised.
In response to a post highlighting the disparity in prize money and world ranking points for LIV players, Mickelson took to social media to express his concerns about the future of golf if no LIV players were able to compete at the majors. The post, which has since been deleted, ended with the acronym “FAAFO,” sending a clear message to the golfing world.
Despite the controversy, the official field for the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla next week includes 16 LIV golfers, with seven of them ranking in the top 100 players in the world. The ongoing debate between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf is sure to continue as the golfing world watches to see how this rivalry unfolds.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
