Phil Mickelson has been in the news for quite some time. The six-time major winner recently joined the LIV Tour after he left the former PGA Tour. Lefty also made a few peculiar statements about the PGA and received much backlash for it.

However, Mickelson is now a part of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf League and is very supportive of it. The athlete recently talked about his decision to join the rival tour and how he feels about being a part of it.

His confidence in his choice was evident. This is what he had to say about his experience:

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Mickelson’s LIV Golf experience

The golf ace was at the 150th Open Press Conference when he talked about life after joining the LIV Golf Series. A reporter asked Mickelson if he had any regrets after what had happened in the past few weeks. “I made the right decision for me,” Mickelson answered. “I couldn’t be happier. I think it’s been really good.”, he added.

Mickelson showed immense excitement. He also mentioned how he can’t wait to play the upcoming LIV event in New Jersey.

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Noticeably, Mickelson also believes that the players get to experience the best time at the events and said, “You can’t get it any better.“

Phil Mickelson talks about Tiger Woods

Lefty also said a few words about golf legend Tiger Woods after a reporter asked him about his reaction to Woods’ old remark. In an interview, Woods had expressed disappointment in the players who had left the PGA Tour to join the rival league by saying that Mickelson and other golfers had “turned on what has allowed them to get to this position.” In response to the question, Mickelson said, “I have a lot of respect for him.” I respect his opinion.”

Mickelson’s response seemed positive, in response to Woods’ condemnation. Woods has been a constant supporter of the PGA Tour. But Phil Mickelson leaving PGA Tour and joining Greg Norman’s LIV Golf, came as a shock to everyone. Lots of players followed suit…but that came at a cost. All the players who had joined the Saudi-backed Tour had to lose their PGA memberships after Jay Monahan issued a statement regarding the matter.

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