Phil Mickelson published a long press release on Tuesday evening in which he regrets that his recent statements have been taken out of context and in view of the current circumstances, announces his decision to take a step back.
Verra-t-on Phil Mickelson to Masters d’Augusta At the beginning of April ? Nothing is less sure.
In the midst of a storm, following statements in which he acknowledges that the Saudis with whom he is dealing in an attempt to “pressuring the PGA Tour” are “Frightening murderers could …” and dropped from all sides by the players, Californian has announced his desire to take a break in a long statement released Tuesday night.
The American explains that he has made many mistakes in his career, that some of his remarks have been taken out of context and that he regrets if he has hurt people with words that do not reflect the background of his thought.
Please note, there is no question here of the PGA Tour against which he is at war. No ! Mickelson is especially worried about his contacts in the Middle East, whom he hopes have not offended or even upset…
Indeed, further, Mickelson asserts that the professional golf industry clearly needs “profound changes” and that the people with whom he collaborates at LIV Golf Investments (the company in charge of developing the Saudi Golf League financed by Saudi funds and led by Greg Norman) are “visionaries”.
“They are passionate and they want better golf. Their plan is clear to positively enhance the experience for everyone, players, sponsors, broadcasters and fans.” he writes.
A Statement from Phil Mickelson pic.twitter.com/2saaXIxhpu
— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) February 22, 2022
Visibly affected by the turn of events, Phil Mickelson has therefore decided to step back.
“After 31 years in public life (…) and the last 10 years where the pressure has been felt at a higher level (…) it is time for me to take a break in order to put the people I love first. and do whatever it takes to become the man I want to be. »
Broken ties with the PGA Tour
Nowhere in this statement, it is a step towards the PGA Tour with which the rupture seems indeed consumed after his virulent criticism directed at the American circuit at the beginning of February and whom he accuses of being “odiously greedy” .
After the consultant of Golf Channel Brandel Chamblee who called Mickelson a “puppet in the service of an operation to whitewash a murderous regime through sport” and Rory McIlroy who spoke on behalf of the players’ committee of which he is the new president on Tuesday, it is Billy HorschelAnother prominent member of the CAP (Player Advisory Council), which condemned the attitude of the American left.
Horschel esteem, among others, that fellow has “lied” and he held defamatory that marred forever his image.
lone wolf
In the turmoil, Phil Mickelson, who embarked last week on a campaign to “block” his detractors on his social networksno longer has many supporters.
In the wake of his declaration, he was even dropped by one of his oldest sponsors: the accounting and auditing firm KPMG.
It seems like a long time ago when Mickelson was rewarded with 8 million dollars for having won the popularity contest of the Player Impact Program.
Received the statement below from @KPMG_US confirming that they have ended their longtime partnership with Phil Mickelson. pic.twitter.com/ASytnF1Atb
— Amy Rogers (@TheAmyRogers) February 22, 2022
