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Phil Mickelson Opens Up on Recent Struggles After Joining LIV Golf: ‘Harder Than I Thought’

Published 09/03/2022, 9:30 AM EDT

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LIV Golf and the PGA Tour feud have yet again taken a new turn after the eight-time PGA Tour winner, Phil Mickelson made an honest comment about joining the LIV Golf and his experiences. In the recent interview, Mickelson poured his heart out and shared his true feelings about the game.

After the PGA Tour announced ‘enhancements’ last week, Phil Mickelson gave his take on this new development. They will implement the new changes from the next season in 2023. 

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Phil Mickelson Shared His LIV Golf Experience

The pro golfer, Phil Mickelson, told in the interview that he has been working hard on the game. He is trying to level up, but this is not an easy task. Phil was asked if LIV Golf was harder than he thought. Because he struggled five times since he came back. Answering the struggling angle, he said, “It’s probably been harder than I thought. But I am motivated. I had a great three weeks. I’m excited about our upcoming five events. I worked really hard these last three weeks to work on my game. I think I’m ready to compete again.’’

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He also added, “I think these next couple of events this week in Boston and in a few weeks in Chicago you’ll see a big difference. We’ll have to see about my scores. I’m motivated. I’m reinvigorated with what LIV Golf has provided. I’ve got a newfound energy to work and practice. I’m going to figure this out. Feel like I’ve made a lot of strides.’’

Grateful to the PGA Tour

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Phil was a member of the PGA Tour for years before he joined LIV Golf for around $200 million. He has experienced both the tours, and he is in deep gratitude towards the PGA Tour. He said he is moving on from the PGA Tour but he is grateful for it. 

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He spent 30 years on the PGA Tour and shifting to LIV Golf was difficult. PGA Tour provided him and his family with many new and exciting opportunities. He appreciates all the PGA Tour gestures.

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He believes that there is always a grace period before things work out for good. With a strong faith in his heart, he is hoping that these organizations will come together someday and find a solution.

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Written by:

Saumya Yashawant

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A Commerce graduate who turned her passion into her profession, Saumya is a Golf writer at Essentially Sports. Having developed the love for the sport at a very young age, she watched Tiger Woods and caught inspiration from his legacy early on. Apart from Woods, she shares great admiration for her country's players like Vishwanathan Anand and Neeraj Chopra.
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Manaal Siddiqui

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