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politics21 days ago•24 min saved

Mickelson slams California AG over oil-pipeline standoff

Golf legend Phil Mickelson blasted California Attorney General Rob Bonta on X, calling him incompetent for handling the state’s oil-supply crisis after a Trump executive order allowed Sable Offshore to restart two Santa Barbara pipelines; Bonta countered that California is suing to block the restart to preserve state protections and avoid irreparable harm, as the dispute unfolds alongside an injunction and an $18 million fine against Sable Offshore.

via New York Post|

#california-oil-crisis #phil-mickelson #politics

sports22 days ago•4 min saved

Horschel casts doubt on Mickelson's PGA Tour return as LIV's funding wanes

Billy Horschel said on the Sky Sports Golf Podcast that he doesn’t see Phil Mickelson returning to the PGA Tour if LIV Golf loses funding after this season, suggesting any offer from the PGA Tour to the three players who joined LIV could be less favorable and that Mickelson's past actions may hinder a comeback, while LIV’s future remains uncertain as the PIF plans to cut funding.

via hitc.com|

#billy-horschel #brooks-koepka #liv-golf

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Woods and Mickelson Among Absentees at Masters Champions Dinner

Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson were the only past Masters champions not at this year’s Champions Dinner. Woods had planned to attend but was arrested for a DUI and is reportedly in Switzerland for treatment related to painkiller addiction; Mickelson cited a family health matter. Rory McIlroy hosted the event, which drew 33 of 35 past winners, with attendees including Gary Player and Vijay Singh; Fuzzy Zoeller had died earlier in the year.

via New York Post|

#champions-dinner #golf #masters

sports4 months ago•5 min saved

NCAA champion leaves Ole Miss to join LIV Golf's HyFlyers

Reigning NCAA individual champion Michael La Sasso is leaving Ole Miss to sign with Phil Mickelson’s LIV Golf team HyFlyers GC on a multi-year deal, set to debut at LIV’s Saudi Arabia opener and forfeiting his remaining college eligibility (and a potential Masters amateur exemption). The move adds LIV’s growing roster and makes La Sasso the second NCAA champion to join LIV after Turk Pettit.

via Golf Channel|

#hyflyers-gc #liv-golf #michael-la-sasso

sports4 months ago•23 min saved

Koepka’s PGA Tour Return Highlights a Mickelson-Targeted Reinstatement Policy

Brooks Koepka returns to the PGA Tour under the new Returning Members Program, which reinstates former members who have won The Players or a major between 2022 and 2025; Koepka qualifies with his 2023 PGA Championship. The piece argues Mickelson remains blocked unless the eligibility window is extended to 2021-2025, a point it frames as a subtle jab at Mickelson amid LIV history. It notes other potential returnees like Jon Rahm, Hideki Matsuyama, and Collin Morikawa could qualify under different timelines, and cites Mickelson’s drawing power as a possible argument for inclusion, but for now the policy is portrayed as targeted gatekeeping rather than a broad reintegration.”,

via OutKick|

#brooks-koepka #liv-golf #pga-tour

business6 months ago•23 min saved

Phil Mickelson Denies Leak of Confidential Offshore Oil Information

A leaked audio reveals Sable Offshore discussing a potential $200 million equity raise and sharing material nonpublic information with investors, including golfer Phil Mickelson, raising concerns about SEC violations and insider trading amid the company's struggles to restart offshore oil production.

via Hunterbrook|

#business #leaked-audio #material-nonpublic-information

sports10 months ago•3 min saved

Phil Mickelson Takes Early Lead at 2025 British Open

Phil Mickelson, at 55, scored his best Open start since 2016 with a 1-under 70 at Royal Portrush, benefiting from luck and skill amidst challenging weather, and demonstrating his adaptability to links golf conditions.

via ESPN|

#golf #open-championship #phil-mickelson

sports11 months ago•5 min saved

Phil Mickelson's Final U.S. Open at Oakmont: A Look Back and Ahead

Phil Mickelson's potential final appearance at the U.S. Open is marked by a career filled with near-misses and heartbreaks, including six runner-up finishes, despite winning multiple majors. His quest for the career Grand Slam remains unfulfilled, and his future in the tournament is uncertain, possibly ending after this year.

via Sports Illustrated|

#career-grand-slam #golf #heartbreak

sports11 months ago•6 min saved

Phil Mickelson's Career Highlights and Future at the US Open

Phil Mickelson, nearing the end of his competitive golf career, has left a complex legacy marked by his six majors and influence on the sport, but also by his controversial involvement with LIV Golf and its backing by Saudi money, which has affected his reputation and the state of professional golf.

via The Washington Post|

#golf-career #legacy #liv-golf

sports11 months ago•3 min saved

Phil Mickelson hints at possible final U.S. Open appearance at Oakmont

Phil Mickelson, a six-time major champion, is participating in the upcoming US Open at Oakmont, which could be his last chance to complete the career Grand Slam, as his exemption expires this year. He has expressed uncertainty about future participation and hinted that his career in LIV Golf might be nearing its end, focusing instead on helping his team succeed.

via ESPN|

#career #grand-slam #liv-golf

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

LIV Golf to Host 2025 Championship in Westfield, Indiana

LIV Golf will host its individual championship finale at The Club at Chatham Hills in Westfield, Indiana, from August 15-17, 2025. The event will feature top golfers like Bryson Dechambeau and Phil Mickelson, and is expected to draw around 30,000 attendees. The tournament will include fan engagement activities and is anticipated to have a significant economic impact on the area. Westfield Mayor Scott Willis and Hamilton County Sports Authority Director Carl Daniels expressed excitement about hosting the event, highlighting the region's reputation for large-scale sporting events.

via WTHR|

#bryson-dechambeau #chatham-hills #liv-golf

sports2 years ago•0 min saved

"2024 Masters: Tiger Woods' First Round Score and Live Coverage Updates"

The 2024 Masters tournament has begun at Augusta National Golf Club, with top names like Tiger Woods and defending champion Jon Rahm competing. Outright favorite Scottie Scheffler may have to leave the tournament if his wife goes into labor, while Phil Mickelson is making moves in the latest round one news.

via New York Post |

#2024-masters #augusta-national-golf-club #golf

sportsgolf2 years ago•1 min saved

"2024 Masters Betting: Expert Picks, Sleepers, and Top Contenders at Augusta"

Despite being longshots to win the Masters, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are leading in a matchup bet against each other, drawing six times more wagers than any other matchup. Woods is a slight underdog to Mickelson in this bet, despite having shorter tournament odds. Both players are also slight underdogs to make the cut and play the weekend. This theoretical matchup comes after the two golf legends famously played a practice round together ahead of the 2018 Masters and later faced off in the first edition of Capital One's The Match.

via GolfDigest.com|

#augusta-national #masters-2024 #phil-mickelson

sports2 years ago•5 min saved

Golf Stars Unite: Urgent Call for Reunification of LIV Golf and PGA Tour

Phil Mickelson and Bryson DeChambeau express frustration over the delay in a potential deal between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour, emphasizing the need for it to happen quickly for the good of the sport. Mickelson believes the disruption phase will ultimately lead to a more global and appealing game, while DeChambeau stresses the importance of finding a solution to keep the best players competing together regularly. Despite ongoing discussions and a recent meeting between the PIF and PGA Tour player directors, no discernable movement on an alliance has been made, leaving LIV Golf players unable to participate in PGA Tour events and the league without Official World Golf Ranking points.

via Sports Illustrated|

#bryson-dechambeau #golf #liv-golf

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Golf Stars Urge Swift Resolution to LIV-PGA Tour Fracture"

Phil Mickelson believes that golf is currently in a "disruption phase" and heading towards a more global game, with increased opportunities for players, manufacturers, and course designers. He emphasized the need to attract non-golfers to the sport and highlighted LIV golf's appeal to younger audiences. The debate over unification between the PGA Tour and the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia continues, with some players, like Rory McIlroy, advocating for a correction to bring the sport back together, while others, like Jordan Spieth, express divided opinions.

via The Athletic|

#disruption-phase #global-game #liv-golf