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Phil Mickelson hits his tee shot on the fifth hole of the South Course at Torrey Pines during the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament, Jan. 26, 2022, in San Diego. Phil Mickelson, the chief recruiter for a Saudi-funded rival league to the PGA Tour, was the last big name to join the 48-man field for the LIV Golf Invitational that starts Friday outside London. It will be Mickelson's first time playing since Feb. 6 at the Saudi International. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File)

Mickelson signs deal with Saudi-backed tour, will play inaugural event

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Kevin Na hits watches his tee shot off the third hole during the second round of the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament at the Colonial Country Club, Friday, May 27, 2022, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Kevin Na becomes first golfer to resign from PGA Tour to play on Saudi-backed tour

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Dustin Johnson tosses his towel to his caddie on the 10th hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Southern Hills Country Club, Friday, May 20, 2022, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Matt York) ** FILE**

Dustin Johnson loses sponsor after decision to play in Saudi-backed event

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Jack Nicklaus speaks ahead of this week's Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Nicklaus remains a relevant voice in the game without having played in 16 years. (AP Photo/Doug Ferguson)

Jack Nicklaus says he turned down $100 million to lead Saudi-backed golf tour

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

FILE - Phil Mickelson speaks after winning the PGA Championship golf tournament on the Ocean Course, May 23, 2021, in Kiawah Island, S.C. Mickelson has not been heard from in three months. It is uncertain if he will defend his title at Southern Hills on May 19-22. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Mickelson decides not to defend title at PGA Championship

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Professional golfer Greg Norman walks through the pit area during the third practice session for the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race at the Miami International Autodrome, Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) **FILE**

PGA Tour denies releases for players in Saudi-funded event

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Phil Mickelson hits his tee shot on the fifth hole of the South Course at Torrey Pines during the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament Jan. 26, 2022, in San Diego. Mickelson has said he has asked for a release from the PGA Tour for the option to play in the Saudi-funded LIV Golf Invitational in England. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File) **FILE**

Mickelson signs up for PGA majors without saying he’ll play

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Bubba Watson reacts to his tee shot on the fourth hole during the third round at the Masters golf tournament on Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Report: Bubba Watson, Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter could join Greg Norman-led Saudi golf league

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Phil Mickelson walks off the 14th green after missing a birdie putt during the third round at the PGA Championship golf tournament on the Ocean Course, Saturday, May 22, 2021, in Kiawah Island, S.C. (Whether his true intentions were chasing Saudi Arabian money or gaining more control over how he thinks the PGA Tour should be run, Mickelson has been exposed for manipulating people to get what he wants. AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File) **FILE**

Mickelson apologizes for Saudi comments, deal with KPMG ends

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Greg Norman walks on the first hole after hitting his tee shot during the final round of the PNC Championship golf tournament, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. Norman has had his share of rough Sundays in major championships. He had another one without a club in his hand. Norman's hopes for a Saudi-financed golf league took one hit after another. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File) **FILE**

Norman’s rival Saudi league nearly ‘dead in the water’

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Tom Hoge looks over the fourth green of the Pebble Beach Golf Links during the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament in Pebble Beach, Calif., Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Hoge surges past Spieth at Pebble for first PGA Tour win

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Lee Elder waves as he arrives for the ceremonial tee shots before the first round of the Masters golf tournament on Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Ga. At far right is Phil Mickelson. Person at right in cart is unidentified. Elder broke down racial barriers as the first Black golfer to play in the Masters and paved the way for Tiger Woods and others to follow. The PGA Tour confirmed Elder’s death, which was first reported by Debert Cook of African American Golfers Digest. No cause or details were immediately available, but the tour said it spoke with Elder's family. He was 87. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File) **FILE**

Lee Elder, first Black golfer to play Masters, dies at age 87

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Defending champ Stricker joins 4-way Regions Tradition tie

Associated Press

A golfer is silhouetted as they tee off on the first day the British government lifted coronavirus restrictions for outdoor activities, on the Old Course at Sunningdale Golf Club in Sunningdale, England, Monday, March 29, 2021. England is taking another small step out of lockdown as it looks nervously at a new virus surge inundating its European neighbours. From Monday people are allowed to meet in groups of six outdoors and can resume outdoor sports such as basketball, tennis and golf. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Korn Ferry Tour announces major prize money increases by 2022

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Ian Poulter, of England, hits out of the bunker on the 15th fairway during the second round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament in Hilton Head Island, S.C., Friday, April 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

In hybrid year for British Open, only a few spots remaining

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Peter Uihlein reacts after missing a putt on the 17th green during the final round of the PGA Zurich Classic golf tournament at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La., Sunday, April 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Uihlein trying to decide best path to return to PGA Tour

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Stricker rallies to win Chubb Classic in his Florida home

Associated Press

Honorary starter Lee Elder, left, gestures as he is introduced and applauded by honorary starters Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus, right, before the ceremonial tee shots to begin the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Thursday, April 8, 2021. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

The Latest: Rose says his 65 sounds easier than it was

Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, July 5, 2020 file photo ,Bryson DeChambeau holds the Rocket Mortgage Classic golf tournament trophy at Detroit Golf Club in Detroit. The PGA Tour event is staging a four-day event this year to create more playing and business opportunities in golf for Blacks. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Detroit to host event to create path for Black golfers

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Gary Woodland watches his tee shot on the sixth hole during the first round of the The Players Championship golf tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Match Play field set with possibilities that remain for more

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press