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I m extremely happy - Phil Mickelson left the PGA Tour but is happy it s evolving

By Zachary Roberts Modified 13 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share LIV Golf Invitational - Boston - Pro-am Phil Mickelson, like many professional golfers, played on the PGA Tour for a long time. The pro golfer spent about 30 years as a part of the tour, winning 45 events. Those included three Masters, two PGA Championships, and one Open Championship. When LIV Golf sprang up, Mickelson was among the highest profile golfers to leave the PGA Tour. Many have since followed, but he is undoubtedly one of the best players to have jumped ship. Despite his switch and relative lack of second-guessing about it, the ex-PGA Tour star is happy that the golfers who remained over there are seeing it evolve, according to Fox News: "Well, they are getting a lot for it. So I’m extremely happy that the top players are being listened to and that their input is being valued. And that those events are coming about.’’ Mickelson believes some of his ideas are being implemented now after he's gone, though he's not bitter about it: "I think a lot of my conversations with (former PGA Tour commissioner Tim) Finchem, going back 15, 18 years — even up to a year ago (with current commissioner Jay Monahan) are pretty well documented. So I probably don’t need to go into every detail. But it’s interesting some of the similarities." LIV Golf has stirred up the golf world, with many believing it is forcing the PGA Tour to make well-needed changes.

Despite leaving Phil Mickelson is excited about the PGA Tour

Mickelson definitely had differences with the Tour, which is why he left in the first place. He, however, believes that the changes they are undergoing are ultimately suitable for the sport and the players: "I do believe that things are working themselves out the way they should. And I’m very happy the top players are having a voice and being valued for really what they bring to the table and how they drive the game of golf. I would have loved to done things differently, but I’m very happy with the way things are coming about on both sides.’’ Despite his exit and lack of regret on that decision, the Masters winner is exceptionally grateful for the opportunities it provided him over his incredible career: "I said earlier that I was moving on, but I probably should have added that I’m incredibly grateful for the PGA Tour. The 30 years I spent on the tour. The opportunities it provided me... I have moved on. I’m going in a different direction and really trying to help take LIV Golf to where I think it can go. What it provides is an opportunity to take world-class golf globally." LIV Golf Invitational - Bedminster - Day One Mickelson was ultimately looking for a fresh start. He and several other notable golfers are now members of LIV Golf: Dustin JohnsonBrooks KoepkaPhil MickelsonBryson DeChambeauKevin NaPatrick ReedJason KokrakTalor GoochSergio GarciaBubba Watson It forced the PGA Tour to hold a meeting to discuss what to do, but it certainly looks like the LIV Golf is here to stay, given the number of notable athletes who have joined. If you use any of the above quotes, please credit Fox News and H/T Sportskeeda. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Piyush Bisht × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी