[Golf Topic] 'Suspended' Mickelson "Applies to Join Super Golf League"

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ○…Phil Mickelson (USA, photo) is joining the Super Golf League (SGL), supported by the Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund.

On the 26th (Korean time), the Golf Channel reported, "Mickelson has requested the PGA Tour to allow him to participate in the SGL opening event this June." PGA Tour players must submit a ‘request to participate in another tour event’ to the PGA Tour office at least 45 days before the start of any tournament not organized or co-organized by the PGA Tour and obtain approval. The SGL opening event will be held for three days starting June 9 at the Centurion Golf Club in Wentworth, near London, England.

Mickelson has openly supported the launch of the SGL since last year. He claimed that the PGA Tour exploits players and defended the Saudi Arabian government, which has been accused of human rights abuses, drawing backlash and leading him to refrain from participating in tournaments and remain low-profile. With Mickelson submitting his application to participate in the SGL opening event, the PGA Tour’s response has become a focus of attention. The PGA Tour has repeatedly stated a tough stance, saying, "Players who join the SGL will be expelled."

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