Phil Mickelson, one of the architects behind the Saudi-backed LIV Golf, will not play in the league’s season-opening event this week in Riyadh.
The 6-time major winner disclosed that he had suffered a shoulder injury while working out in the gym last week.
“I’m definitely disappointed that I will miss the season opener, but I look forward to playing in Adelaide,” Mickelson posted on X.
The 54-year-old Mickelson has played most of his career without substantial injuries, a testament to his physique and conditioning regime. It’s remarkable how healthy he has been for over 30 years, unlike his greatest adversary, Tiger Woods.
That said, Mickelson has had an
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