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Phil Mickelson claims PGA Tour LIV merger ‘isn’t necessary’ as talks continue

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Phil Mickelson claims PGA Tour LIV merger ‘isn’t necessary’ as talks continue

Phil Mickelson believes a peace deal between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf is not necessary having had his say on the ongoing negotiations between the Tour and Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia (PIF).

Mickelson has found himself at the centre of the fallout between the PGA Tour and LIV, having led an exodus of top stars in making the Saudi switch. Last June however, the bad blood between the two tours appeared to be coming to an end following the shock announcement of the framework agreement.




Tour commissioner Jay Monahan confirmed that the American-based circuit had entered talks with PIF, with peace within the professional game appearing to be a priority for both sides.

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Over 12 months a deal is yet to be finalised with talks ongoing, and whilst the end of the civil war appears to be growing closer, six-time major winner Mickelson has doubted as to whether a truce is even needed. “Is it necessary that there is a merger? Probably not,” he told Bloomberg.

“But it would be a good thing if there was not any hostility.” Mickelson appeared to cut all of his ties with the PGA Tour when opting to leave in search of pastures new with the breakaway league. Despite this, the three-time Masters champion admitted he may well have to let go some of frustrations with the Tour in order to move on.

“I need to let that stuff go,” he added. “I need to let go of all of those experiences I have had in the past that were less than positive. I need to let go of my hostilities, and we all do for the better of the game.” Those in the game have however been left frustrated by the ongoing wait for unification.

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