Phil Mickelson

Rory out to be remembered rather than richer

Rory out to be remembered rather than richer

Rory McIlroy has expressed his disappointment at the players who performed a U-turn to join the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series, as he conceded being the poster boy of the PGA Tour was a "burden" he could do without. 15 Jun 2022
Huggan: Rahm’s (briefly interrupted) Brookline love in

Huggan: Rahm’s (briefly interrupted) Brookline love in

He’s the defending champion. He’s been to No.1 in the world. But not that many people are talking about Jon Rahm as a possible winner of this 122nd U.S. Open. Which is surprising, but then again, not. 15 Jun 2022
Gallery: U.S. Open Practice Day One

Gallery: U.S. Open Practice Day One

The players have descended on Massachusetts for the 122nd U.S. Open at The Country Club. Here are the best images from day one of practice. 14 Jun 2022
'It's sad' LIV detracts from U.S. Open: Thomas

'It's sad' LIV detracts from U.S. Open: Thomas

Justin Thomas says 'it's sad" the controversial LIV Golf Invitational Series has sucked up all the oxygen in the sport and overshadowed the third major of the season. 14 Jun 2022
The Preview: 122nd U.S. Open

The Preview: 122nd U.S. Open

The golf world is attracting more attention than it is used to and now the third men’s major of the year takes centre stage where the recently banned LIV Golf players will go head-to-head with the PGA Tour loyalists. 14 Jun 2022
Mickelson not giving up hope of PGA Tour return

Mickelson not giving up hope of PGA Tour return

Phil Mickelson has stuck to his script as he prepares to compete on American soil for the first time in more than four months. 14 Jun 2022
LIV Golf officially announces Patrick Reed signing

LIV Golf officially announces Patrick Reed signing

The LIV Golf International Series has announced its latest big-name signing, saying it has snapped up 2018 Masters winner Patrick Reed. 12 Jun 2022
Jones condemns PGA Tour ban

Jones condemns PGA Tour ban

Matt Jones has condemned the PGA Tour's ban on him and other 'rebel' golfers, insisting the "disappointing" decision won't stop the momentum of Greg Norman's breakaway series. 10 Jun 2022
DeChambeau loses sponsor over LIV

DeChambeau loses sponsor over LIV

Bryson DeChambeau has lost his sponsor after deciding to switch allegiances from the PGA Tour to the LIV Golf Invitational Series. 10 Jun 2022
‘Trying to get this off the ground for three decades’: Norman

‘Trying to get this off the ground for three decades’: Norman

Greg Norman has declared the launch of his Saudi-backed golf series to be the culmination of his three-decade dream. 10 Jun 2022
Norman leaves others to do the LIV talking

Norman leaves others to do the LIV talking

Golf's Norman conquest – make that the Greg Norman conquest – is ready to be launched in England's ancient Roman stronghold of St Albans. 9 Jun 2022
McIlroy muses on LIV, money and motivations

McIlroy muses on LIV, money and motivations

Rory McIlroy has warned his fellow players of the dangers of pursuing "boatloads of cash" above all else as the Saudi-backed breakaway events continue to divide the game. 9 Jun 2022
'I won't quit the PGA Tour': Mickelson

'I won't quit the PGA Tour': Mickelson

Phil Mickelson has declared he won't relinquish his PGA Tour membership as he prepares to headline the opening event of Greg Norman's breakaway LIV Golf Invitational Series. 9 Jun 2022
DeChambeau and Reed set to join LIV

DeChambeau and Reed set to join LIV

Bryson DeChambeau and Patrick Reed are the latest major winners to join the LIV Golf Invitational series, according to reports sweeping the Centurion course on the eve of the first tournament in England. 9 Jun 2022
The Preview: LIV Golf Invitational Series – London

The Preview: LIV Golf Invitational Series – London

After becoming the biggest story in world golf, the first event of the LIV Golf Invitational Series is upon us with Greg Norman, the CEO of the Saudi backed organisation, smiling like a Cheshire cat at the pre-tournament events. 8 Jun 2022
LIV golfers to play U.S. Open

LIV golfers to play U.S. Open

Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson are welcome to play the U.S. Open next week under a USGA decision that put the open nature of the championship ahead of a player's decision to play in a Saudi-funded rival league. 8 Jun 2022
Na didn't have to quit PGA Tour: Norman

Na didn't have to quit PGA Tour: Norman

LIV Golf chief executive Greg Norman admits he was "surprised" by Kevin Na's decision to resign from the PGA Tour in order to compete in the LIV Golf Invitational Series. 7 Jun 2022
Mickelson to play LIV event this week

Mickelson to play LIV event this week

Phil Mickelson has revealed he is to return from his self-imposed hiatus from golf, and do so in this week's opening event of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series. 7 Jun 2022
DJ, four Aussies among Norman's first LIV field

DJ, four Aussies among Norman's first LIV field

The Greg Norman-led and Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series has finally announced its first lot of confirmed players ahead of next week’s debut event in England. Former World No.1 Dustin Johnson the biggest name and arguably most significant surprise on the list. 1 Jun 2022
‘I'm just so sick of talking about it’: McIlroy

‘I'm just so sick of talking about it’: McIlroy

Rory McIlroy has admitted he spoke too soon when declaring the Saudi-backed breakaway was "dead in the water", as he lamented the related absence of defending champion Phil Mickelson at the PGA Championship. 18 May 2022
Gallery: PGA Practice Day One

Gallery: PGA Practice Day One

The field, minus the defending champ, have descended on Southern Hills ahead of this week's PGA Championship. Here are the best photos from day one of PGA week. 17 May 2022