Article 6049Y 'Sorry for the hurt': Mickelson defends Saudi-backed LIV Series but will not quit PGA Tour – video

'Sorry for the hurt': Mickelson defends Saudi-backed LIV Series but will not quit PGA Tour – video

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Phil Mickelson defended his decision to play in the inaugural LIV Golf invitational, explaining that joining the Saudi-backed series was about the freedom of the playing schedule. Mickelson insisted he does not condone human rights violations but added that LIV Golf was 'going to do a lot of good for the game'. Unlike other players, including former world No 1 Dustin Johnson, Mickelson has no intention of resigning from the PGA Tour and 'doesn't believe [he] should have to'.

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