[Golf Topic] Mickelson "Deep Apology to PGA Tour"..."I Will Reflect"

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ○…‘Oldest Major Champion’ Phil Mickelson (USA, photo) has bowed his head.

On the 23rd (Korean time), he posted on his social media (SNS), "I used inappropriate expressions contrary to my true intentions," and "It was a reckless act, and I deeply apologize for making people uncomfortable." He added, "I have been under a lot of pressure and stress for the past 10 years," and said, "I need a break now," and "I will do my best to reflect and learn from this incident."

Mickelson openly criticized the PGA Tour, his ‘home’ tour, while supporting the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF)-backed Super Golf League (SGL). Right after participating in the Asian Tour’s Saudi International on the 6th, he criticized, "The greed of the PGA Tour is disgusting," and "The PGA Tour does not properly give money back to the players." He publicly condemned the PGA Tour’s desperate efforts to block the launch of the Super Golf League.

However, Mickelson’s excessive criticism faced a strong backlash. Columnist Jim Ruski scolded, "It doesn’t seem appropriate for Mickelson, who has accumulated $800 million in assets thanks to the PGA Tour, to say such things." Justin Thomas (USA) also responded cynically, saying, "That’s really selfish," and "If Saudi Arabia is so great, then go there." Mickelson’s sponsor, the global accounting and consulting firm KPMG, immediately terminated their contract and turned their back on him.

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