Tiger Woods criticized his fellow golfer Phil Mickelson for leaving the PGA Tour for LIV Golf. Naturally, fans were expecting a reply which might have turned things ugly, but instead, respect was given to the opinion.
Woods does not seem happy about the golfers leaving the PGA for a new Saudi-backed tour. He accused the players had turned their back on what had allowed them to be in that position.
Following The British Open, Phil Mickelson Absorbs LIV Golf Criticism From Tiger Woods With Respect
Phil and Tiger are playing at the 2022 British Open. Mr.Mickleson was asked following the criticism by Woods regarding LIV Golf on Thursday.
In a reply, Phil replied that he respects the opinion of his fellow golfer. However, following the decision made by the athlete and many other golfers, they were criticized and said they had turned their back on what has kept them in that position.
On June 17, PGA Tour suspended pro golfers after their appearance in LIV Golf, a golf tour by the Public Investment Fund, the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia. The nation has long been criticized for violating human rights, stated People.
Many more pro athletes are shifting from the PGA and have accepted their suspension. Thus, those players are playing in the LIV Golf Invitational Series.
What Did Phil Mickelson Say In Reply?
Mr.Mickelson was facing the heat of leaving the PGA Tour, but he openly said it was the right decision to change. In addition, he is excited about competing in the LIV tour.
Although Golfing fans expected some more heat between Woods and Phil, the new LIV tourer did not make any aggressive or offensive statement about what his fellow golfer had to say about him leaving the PGA Tour.
Rather, Phil expressed he is excited about getting the opportunity to play competitive golf. He also added that he is ready for his new jersey.
More About Phil Mickelson’s Wife Amy And His Children
Mickelson is a married man and has a beautiful wife, Amy. The couple took their vow back in 1996 and had been enjoying their marital life since then.
Additionally, the pair is blessed with three kids, a son and two daughters.
They initiated their family and had their first child on June 21, 1999. Their eldest kid is Amanda Brynn. Then, just after two years, the pair were again blessed with another daughter Sophia Isabel on October 23, 2001. And another couple of years later, the couple had their first son Evam, Samuel, on March 23, 2003.
The pair shared a lot of love within, as after Amy was diagnosed with breast cancer on May 20, 2009, Phil announced he would immediately step down from his PGA Tour schedule.
On the other hand, the same year, on July 6, his mother, Mary, was also diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated in the same hospital where his wife was. As a result, the amazing performing athlete, gain took another leave and missed The Open Championship at Turnberry. Later on July 28, he announced his return from August.