Phil Mickelson has said that by joining the LIV Golf series he has picked the “winning side” in the dispute that has dominated the sport this year.
The Six-time major winner is one of several high-profile players who have left the PGA Tour for the Saudi-backed breakaway circuit.
Speaking before the LIV event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Mickelson reiterated his belief in the project.
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“I think going forward you have to pick a side,” said the 52-year-old.
“You have to pick what side do you think is going to be successful.
“I firmly believe that I’m on the winning side of how things are going to evolve and shape in the coming years for professional golf.”
LIV Golf, which offers a $25m purse at its events and is fronted by two-time major winner and former world number one Greg Norman, has caused deep divisions in the sport since its launch in June.
