Mickelson states LIV Golfing is 'winning side' in fight in opposition to PGA Tour

Jack Birle

Oct 13, 07:43 PM October 13, 07:43 PM

Phil Mickelson proclaimed he is "on the successful aspect" Thursday by playing for the Saudi-backed LIV Golf instead than the lengthy-standing PGA Tour.

The former member of the PGA Tour said golfers will need to have to "decide on a aspect" through a press convention in Saudi Arabia right before the LIV Golf Invitational Jeddah this weekend.

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"I think likely forward you have to pick a side. You have to select what facet do you think is heading to be prosperous. And I firmly believe that that I am on the successful side of how points are likely to evolve and condition in the coming several years for professional golfing," Mickelson said.

Mickelson claimed he feels "reinvigorated" and "psyched to enjoy golf and contend" with LIV Golf, which he sees as "trending upwards," as opposed to the PGA Tour, which he sees as "trending downwards." He also touted how LIV Golfing is perceived positively outside the two major international locations for golf tournaments.

"Now the United States and the U.K. are not favorable to this. But in all places exterior in the environment, LIV Golf is liked. And at some point, they come all-around, and they will be accepting of it," Mickelson mentioned.

LIV Golfing is funded by Saudi Arabia's General public Investment Fund. The golfing tour is noticed widely as "sport-washing," or an effort and hard work to deal with the country's community image through sporting situations, specifically in light-weight of the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Previous President Donald Trump has also gained criticism from 9/11 survivors for hosting a LIV Golf occasion at his New Jersey golfing club in excess of the summertime.

LIV Golfing and the PGA Tour are in a lawful struggle around the latter's alternative to expel golfers who be part of the upstart league. The PGA Tour not long ago submitted a countersuit versus the Saudi-backed league.