Mickelson says he has ‘deep empathy’ for 9/11 victims after LIV Series criticism

• American criticised for joining Saudi-backed tour
• Draw made for this week's US Open at Brookline

Phil Mickelson has expressed his deepest sympathy" to the families of those who lost loved ones in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, after he received stinging criticism of his decision to join the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series.

A group representing victims' families and survivors accused Mickelson and a number of fellow high-profile American players of sportswashing and betraying their country by competing in last week's event at Centurion Club.