Greg Norman Throws Phil Mickelson Under The $3 BILLION Dollar Bus..

[@teddyzamba1396]

When 90% of the golf industry is fully vested in the PGA tour, this is probably the place you want to be, if your career is in golf. Now, if your career is near retirement, or you don't have a career, the Saudis are a great retirement package.

[@TheToledoTrumpton]

So the 4 majors don't count for anything? I think this might blow up in the PGAs face. What if someone starts another tour that accommodates World players better?

[@teddyzamba1396]

@@TheToledoTrumpton You have to realize that America is the land of golf, and the PGA is the only game in town, and that's where everyone ie corporate and media want to be. And, Mickelson kinda blew up the party, so even with a ton of cash the Saudis have a very tough road to get sponsorship and the PGA tour has a legacy of tournaments that are the gold standard. So, I just don't see how a new tour gets any meaningful attention from the core players.

[@TheToledoTrumpton]

@@teddyzamba1396 If it is the only place where they can compete against the overseas players, or people can see overseas players except for the majors. This is all about money and The PGA sell their coverage to other countries. If there are only US players in it, then it will just be US buyers.

[@terencecrouch8768]

You could play Saudi tour and retire early. Like in a year

[@franklee7150]

These players are professional players. They are in it for the money.

[@fordfrick4128]

If the Saudis are so bad then why play in ANY of their tournaments? The NBA and other organizations and athletes do business on a regular basis with China and those folks are FULLY aware of the human rights abuses of China. All Phil did is say what everyone is thinking.

[@mikeogrady892]

Yes, indepemdent.contractor can go anywhere. PGA union. Needed a long time challenge and have it .

[@sgibb6847]

exactly BUNCH of Hippocrates

[@sloebone7399]

Yes, we have a global economy and China is a huge part on it, but China isn’t trying to steal top NBA players to start their own league.

[@Jason918114]

What about the human rights abuses in the USA? We treat poor people like dirt,, and we are the ONLY western nation without universal healthcare

[@TheLitehart1]

He's always going to be taking a personal PR risk when he seems to be endorsing dealing with Saudi Arabia while SA are tormenting Yemeni children with starvation and death en masse. As for China, well we are all guilty of that one since every time we purchase a 'Made in China' item we're supporting a monumentally evil regime. But it's become habitual for Western Big Business to deal with China on an every day basis for commercial benefit, so the human rights issues are conveniently pushed under the carpet.

[@FriendM2010]

Greg was counting millions of eggs before they hatched….

[@ronperrone1152]

It was Phil's choice to skip the Masters. He was not barred/banned. Quite a lot of misinformation in this video

[@alarmservicepros]

The Masters Club told him it would bring unwanted attention to the tournament if he showed up.

[@INYB]

We don't know why he didn't play. So you don't know if it is misinformation.

[@tonyl5145]

@@INYB We do know why he didn't play, he chose not too.

[@INYB]

@@tonyl5145 you don't know that. That's what you were told.

[@retsoptihs0]

@@INYB Yeah, I'm pretty sure he was banned.

[@Eric-zk2hu]

They are paying crazy money for these golfers to exhibition matches because the tournaments don't really mean anything. The PGA has the right to make and enforce rules about their league or tournaments. Sponsors of individual tournaments spend millions throughout the year to organize and promote their tournaments on the PGA tour and they have also gone thru 2 years of hard times due to the pandemic. If golfers want to take the money and play exhibitions on the Saudi Tour than go ahead but don't expect to play on the PGA tour if they do so.

[@donwarner6925]

Phil only told the truth. That’s dangerous business, and always has been.

[@northernlite3368]

Professionnal golfers are a unique breed of workers ''employed by a Unique Employer, the PGA. They therefore have to walk the line ..''of the PGA''. Now there is a new ''Employer'' out there who is creating great opportunities and eventually interesting offers to the unique ''employees''. It calls for uprising the ''salaries'' right ? That is all absolutely normal way of doing business in every other domaine of the economy. Why not in golf as well ? - The PGA is about ot have its ass kicked and will have to stop bullying the pro players around. Phil was the first one to open his eyes and see what is going on. All the others are in the woods looking for their ball, Greg Norman included ! ! LOL

[@Jason918114]

What's Phil's truth? Hmm, probably that he chooses money over human rights? Saudi is a Muslim Theocratic Monarchy. You like that kinda stuff?

[@groberts3967]

@@Jason918114 When you shop at Home Depot or WalMart, are you not consuming goods made in China, an equal violator of human rights? Where is your $5 gallon gas coming from? Phony .. contrived .. highly selective outrage

[@donwarner6925]

@@Jason918114 You and I are the product of millennia of human rights abuses.

[@jmoney7728]

@@Jason918114 what is China? Our current government and most of our corporations are in bed with those communists and human rights violators so where do we draw the line?

[@dennissvitak6453]

3:12..a bullsh!t comment about being banned from the Masters. The Masters has NOTHING to do with the PGA Tour. It is not a PGA Tour event.

[@mildredsrecipes3543]

Who in their right mind really gives a hoot about the PGA, LIV or the millionaire players? Golf is the game. It is the very best game ever invented as far as I am concerned. It was devised for the every day hacker like me (and those who are better) who will only ever SPEND money on the game, and never take a dime away from it. The total joy and privilege that being on a golf course for a few hours brings is PRICELESS. Stick the money up your nineteenth hole, PGA et al. The rest of us will love the game for the sheer joy and agony of playing it.

[@TheRycooder]

Michelson is NEVER quiet about ANY SUBJECT so his SILENCE looks like a guilty conscience to me.

[@ericschroeder8932]

Big time. I suspect his people/close friends on tour let him know how the players felt, and it wasn't positive.

[@TheRycooder]

@@ericschroeder8932 exactly!!

[@pjpredhomme7699]

that would require a conscience to begin with

[@winstonbradford2362]

It nothing new for Gregg, he knows how to make money and he will use anyone. Happy Tiger didn't get involved with those crooks.

[@55rhill]

Eldrick is a lying creep and a crook.

[@giii7599]

As if Woods has any morals whatsoever.

[@nizaamshields9202]

america is the worlds biggest crooks

[@ikaikamaleko8370]

@@giii7599 yea okay there mr holier than thou yourself, haha, lmfao🤣. Hypocrite🤪

[@davejohn255]

@@giii7599 Apples to oranges...Tiger never hurt the PGA and has only made players more money...Phil wants to hurt the PGA because of his greed. That is all it is about...

[@toma9976]

$3 billion and all the “bone saws” you can carry.

[@polycadence8482]

MBS had tacit approval from Kushner/Trump/Bolton/Pompeo to go ahead with eliminating Khashoogi, per diplomatic cables from British Intelligence.

[@teressaabbott855]

You paid for the bone saws when you bought gas

[@anthonymckenzie7951]

Lots of inaccuracies, not properly representing the facts of the entire situation, misinforming the public that doesn't follow the goings on closely.

[@Mark-hn5bm]

Paying insane $ to Phil is exactly what he needs to continue or pay off his high flying gambling lifestyle.

[@SuperMalcolm48]

Sounds like jealousy rears it's ugly head lol

[@darylparsons4325]

Some truth in that and no doubt played a role in Phil's decision!

[@FUGP72]

He makes more money just on interest to his accumulated wealth every minute than you and your entire welfare family will make if you were all vampires and lived and worked until you were 500 years old.

[@jamesoconnor7143]

Comment by Carmencita: Never bite the hand that fees you; it is probably your own. Did Phil learn a lesson here?

[@jerseyneil1]

"It's all about the Benjamins". Loyalty is based on who has the deepest pockets. It's like Michael Jordan, who preferred to sign with Adidas, but Nike offered so much more money, he simply couldn't say no.

[@mr1022mxxii]

Um...adidas passed on signing MJ...they thought he was too short.

[@jerseyneil1]

@@mr1022mxxii the real reason is money. Nike has much deeper pockets and they can sign up most of the big name athletes, clubs, teams, etc. Heck, even Europeans want Nike clothing over Adidas now.

[@mr1022mxxii]

@@jerseyneil1 Nike didnt have big money in 1984...today sure...but not when MJ was looking for a shoe deal. But if you wanna believe your own story...more power to ya.

[@ampuzzler2317]

Facts!

[@terrycombs736]

Loyalty is what you hope for from customers. This is a business, and everyone is in it for a financial return. Loyalty isn't the appropriate word here (in my humble opinion) when discussing relationships between the players and PGA. My opinion, the PGA monopolized golf, leaving players with little to no leverage.

[@williammacdonald9271]

Luke Donald, Henrik Stenson, Padraig Harrington, VJ Singh, Fowler, there are many names on their way down who will be available.

[@jefferyzielke7665]

Right. Those guys are past their prime. The best play on the PGA tour. The LIV will be subpar. Pun intended

[@retsoptihs0]

@@jefferyzielke7665 Really? You'd take Scottie Scheffler to beat Cam Smith or DJ? I mean, sure he had a great start to the season but he choked a 6 shot lead in the FedEx Cup, then he was awful in the Presidents Cup, losing to someone I've never even heard of in the singles. People can't call DJ, Patrick Reed and Cameron Smith "washed up". And there are more big names to come, I'm sure. LIV is the future of the global game after the OWGR caved in to the PGA's demands to give their tournaments (even their crappy early season events) even MORE fucking points. It's ruined all of the other tours, so it's going to force a lot of young talent from around the globe to join LIV if they can.

[@darryltara773]

Let's be honest, most of the guys leaving for the LIV Tour haven't been on many leader boards lately. Phil caught lightning in a bottle and won the PGA Championship last year but hasn't been on the first page of a leaderboard lately. Most of the other LIV golfers are the same, guys who are either past their prime or haven't won lately or done anything lately. The PGA hasn't lost much with the crop that just left but if LIV continues to throw money around like it's candy and start poaching guys like Scheffler, Burns or Justin Thomas, the PGA could be in trouble. Phil didn't make the cut in the last major and placed 34 (+6) out of 48 golfers in a field where most of the names people don't even know.

[@dougwalsh9610]

Good riddance

[@darryltara773]

Seems times are a changing since my post a month ago. Just read this morning that Cameron Smith is slated to jump ship to LIV after the FedEx Cup playoffs are over. Money talks!! PGA has to up the ante to keep their players.

[@timothycunningham7352]

This new golf tour is a total fuc**** fiasco. I've always been a Greg Norman fan until this rotten disaster.

[@FUGP72]

Literally no media talked about ANY non-major PGA event all uear. ESPECIALLY if LIV had a tournament on the same weekend.

[@SuperMalcolm48]

There will be more pga players that go to that league, my question is where was all the outrage when Tiger was getting 3 million dollar appearance fees when 1st place paid 1 million, go back and look at what he go in Abu Dabi , Turkey, the United Emirates etc.

[@mikerodrick2430]

Apples & oranges. Woods wasn't taking blood money from a murdering thug & was playing against the best in the world while these moneysluts are playing 54 holes with no cut against a bunch of has-beens who can't win on the real tour. Impressive!

[@chrisschade6854]

The story is “Shipwreck” no possible way Michelson made these statements “on the record”.

[@myguitardetective5961]

...yes he absolutely made them on the record; and yes, he's an idiot like a lot of other athletes....

[@ronalddonahue5153]

Phil needs to go to rehab before gambling destroys his whole life

[@dougwalsh9610]

If he had ANY balls he'd bet on himself

[@bobwilliams8867]

I think a lot of people are ignoring what the individual PGA’s do for golf & charities. They have a large involvement in encouraging juniors in golf. Pretty certain the Saudi’s will do nothing for golf as a whole.

[@paulakoncki4029]

I would really like to see where the PGA charity money goes too!! Can anyone tell me? 🤔

[@mikerodrick2430]

EXACTLY! The CHARITIES are the losers in this.

[@retsoptihs0]

@@paulakoncki4029 Me too! They do say charity begins at home, and well that's where it ends as far as the PGA Is concerned ;)

[@JohnDoe-xu2vx]

I could care less about these two. Bother are filthy rich beyond what they could ever spend but still want more. I use to think Tiger was the primadona but now Phil and Greg take the cake.

[@rjazco51]

FILTH RICH? Phil was $40 million in debt (gambling & bad investments) he had to take the deal to start over...Money wise ... Stat away from Vegas Phil

[@JohnDoe-xu2vx]

@@rjazco51 So, I read up and the articles say he lost 40 million since 2013 but It doesnt say he was 40 million in debt. Either way I have lost a lot of respect for Phil. I think the game of golf is a mess right now and I dont think LIV is good for the game in many ways.

[@thomasboyle888]

If Phil wants to play in the Liv. Don't let the door hit you on the ass on the way out. Don't come back

[@donschultz7759]

I wonder how many guys will loose their membership with the PGA Tour. One shocker to join this new tour for me is Dustin Johnson.

[@deangood6682]

hes been on the slide since winning the masters. now he can just hang out and have fun. nothing wrong with that imo

[@robertbeaver4667]

Love Phil! Nothing will change regarding my feelings toward his great legacy in golf!

[@ranthony1944]

That was May 14th, today is June 24th, a lot has changed. I don't think LIV is going away, there's a lot to like besides the crazy money. 3 days, not 4. Shotgun start, everyone plays under the same conditions, no cuts, and whoever is covering it has golf to show from the start. We'll see.

[@aledwards6119]

Phil, Lee. Sergio and Ian "WOW' who cares hope they have fun.

[@JohnPaul-oi1tb]

And Patrick Reed to that

[@retsoptihs0]

Those are hardly bad players, except maybe Poulter but even he's won two WGCs. Sergio and Patrick have won the Masters, just like DJ, Phil, Bubba, etc. Now they've got Cameron Smith who won at Sawgrass and St. Andrews in the same year. Two of the most iconic venues in golf.

[@dathyr1]

Who really cares what Phil wants to do or says - I don't care. The golf managements/leagues will decide his fate.

[@pauljones2857]

Why is Greg Norman in charge of America's PGA? Greg Norman a foreigner

[@janicebarclay7710]

I care and so do many of his fans.

[@stewartbrown7126]

There are faults on all sides here. The Saudis have done nothing in the past to develop the game from grass roots to top professional levels. The PGA have certainly embraced this development over the years, but they want to maintain a strangle hold over the game and their players. Neither group is blameless for the conflict. Simply quoting the human rights violations of the Saudis as an argument only confirms peoples ignorance of Americas own violations and lack of social responsibility.

[@Real28]

Yea...but it's not even rely comparable. We can assume some horrible things have happened (which probably have) but most of it there isn't actual evidence. We know what the Saudis have done because they admit to most of it. That and the PGA isnt the US Gov. If the PGA was funded entirely by the US Gov, then you'd have a comparison. But the LIV is funded more or less by the Saudi government. Huge difference.

[@lesflynn2392]

The PGA wants to be the only kid on the block .the PGA has tournaments in other countries .

[@johnhoie1]

None of the majors are run by the Tour, not even the PGA. Phil could play in any of those if he wanted to.

[@bobpegram8042]

People forget that the PGA snubbed Mickelson. He used a 47-1/2 inch driver to win the 2021 PGA championship. The PGA, without consulting the player board, decided to enact the maximum 46 inch club length optional rule that the USGA has "suggested." Interviews with members of the PGA Player Board seem to indicate they wouldn't have OK'd the 46 inch limit. By the way, the ratio of a 45 inch driver to a 5'9" golfer is about the same as a 47 inch driver to a golfer 6'0" tall. In other words, for a 6'0" golfer to have the exact same swing as a 5'9" golfer, he would have to use a 47 inch driver if the 5'9" golfer is using a 45 inch driver. Also, the swing timing to swing a 47 inch driver is different. It takes a lot of practice to get it right. Mickelson did that then got stabbed in the back. A longer driver is also a way for a taller golfer to protect his back. I know that from experience. With a longer driver my back doesn't hurt at the end of a round like it did with a shorter driver.

[@Queno1]

Why so Serious “Son”

[@Queno1]

I guaranteed that you are a 15 marker Argue the point to make yourself feel better but you know I’m right “Hacker” 😂

[@bobpegram8042]

@@Queno1 What is a 15 marker? Also you didn't address any of my claims, just name-called. That is the sign of losing an argument.

[@mykofreder1682]

Its not a league, there are no owners and the golfers have to play and win to make money. You have all those old guys are going because it is a league with because they have contracts and get paid just for being there, prize money is a bonus. I think some PGA events pay players to show up but that is up to the event and the PGA has no contract with the players. If the player is so bad they miss the cut and weekend golf those deals will dry up or just cover living expenses.

[@mattsmith9348]

From the U.S.A. Honestly so not know enough about all the golfers from the other countries to comment on. Of all the golfers who went to LIV, Ricky Fowler disappointed me the most. He has a HUGE young fan base. What did he just say to his fans? GO FOR THE MONEY NO MATTER WHERE IT COMES FROM.

[@gregorywalker4997]

greg norman doesn't play competitive golf anymore, so tho he was extremely fun to watch in his heyday, he's not entertaining me anymore, and i really am not interested in his opinion.

[@Maras70D]

Amazing how speaking the truth leads to an apology tour nowadays.

[@Ghostshadows306]

Phil isn’t speaking the truth, are you kidding or what? He’s talking out of both sides of his mouth. Which is why you end up apologizing because you are clearly NOT telling the truth. There’s no honor anywhere I can see in this story as I don’t believe a word Norman says either.

[@tonyl5145]

Obviously the PGA is headed by a liberal puke that tried to "cancel" Phil for voicing an opinion that he or they didn't agree with! Sound familiar?

[@mineeco9677]

I believe it's worse to tackle a billion USD Industry called PGA than to actually kill someone... The PGA says it's working on "democratising" the sport, but only if the cash flows in to their own pockets. This is a money Issue, not a moral Issue.

[@Greenballed]

Phil tells it like it is and everyone blames him.

[@patriotsforegolf9859]

Show actual footage of the conversation stating these voiceovers

[@retsoptihs0]

Yeah, I see too many channels like this creeping up in golf (well, in general, but since LIV came around, there are loads of clickbait pieces like this). When did Greg say this? Why would he do so in public about his biggest draw? I don't doubt he had a few words for Phil in private, but I can't imagine he'd say anything publicly about Phil.

[@industrialpalletworx3548]

There's a whole lot of inaccurate information in this video. First Phil wasn't barred from playing in the Masters. He withdrew same as the PGA Championship. Players are required to request a release if they want to play outside of the PGA tour. No releases would ever be granted for any North American tournament. It's against the bylaws of the PGA tour. Players requested and were subsequently denied releases to play in any LIV golf event. It's also being reported the Saudis are very unhappy with Greg Norman. It's also being reported in the form of a lawsuit that Jack Nicklaus had in fact entertained the idea of running the league before Greg Norman was hired. The lawsuit claims Jack's reported response wasn't truthful.

[@industrialpalletworx3548]

@TourCaddie the players can't put one in for any event in North America. Secondly I'm pretty sure commissioner Jay Monohan made it pretty clear this LIV golf tour is a non starter for any PGA tour member

[@bobf354]

Phil seems to think he is always the smartest guy in the room

[@donnieshelton591]

Actually he probably is

[@richteisnert6827]

He....walks like kinda duck like all those notsamrt dudes

[@aaronsmith7946]

@@donnieshelton591 People of low IQs shouldn't be talking about who has the highest IQ. How would you know the difference? It's like me starting to decide who the best NFL player is. I don't have a clue but, if I was like you, I wouldn't care and just voice an ignorant opinion anyway. Thank god I am not like you.

[@aaronsmith7946]

Yeah he does. FIGJAM has always been like that. Every issue Mickelson seems to have all the time almost always comes down to money. How such a rich guy can't just be appreciative and thankful for everything he has and instead whines and complains and tries to backstab the organization that is responsible for him being worth some $600 million dollars confounds me. And to even suggest there is a war between PGA Tour and Phil Mickelson is a laugh. Mickelson not playing has never even made a noticeable blip in ratings over the last 25 years. He just thinks way too much of himself. There is a reason everyone else calls him FIGJAM (Fuck I'm good, just ask me). They've listened to him for 25 years. Although, you have to respect his ability to play all of his fans for fools. If people knew what type of dude he really was, they'd be surprised. Instead they see a guy who gives out lots of autographs so he must be a great guy. Of course, he did wait until he really isn't going to be making much money on the PGA Tour anyway. This is a pretty obvious move for a guy who cares only about himself.

[@raymanbert8350]

I guess you believe you are an independent contractor. As a pro golfer I believe you have a decision. Money is important but loyalty could be a bigger factor!!

[@hokeywolf3416]

Years ago, when Phil said, "I'm such an idiot", I think he was right.

[@seehowididit]

If you plan to do commentary about professional golf and have the word “Golf” in the name of your channel, then you probably ought to know how to pronounce the names of the golfers you’re reporting on.

[@majscrap2629]

All about Money. Period. Screw Phil and Norman.

[@pjpredhomme7699]

and the horse they rode in on - their places in history will be forever damaged

[@fordfrick4128]

What a bunch of hypocrites. How many people posting comments would turn down a job offer from the Saudis if they offered you 3X your current salary?

[@mikerodrick2430]

I would. It's called puting morals before money. A paycheck from the assholes responsible for the deaths of 3000 Americans on 9/11? I'm not a moneyslut.

[@davidmartin7589]

Norman is not known for finishing

[@wreckim]

Ouch.

[@giii7599]

And you are not known for anything.

[@industrialpalletworx3548]

Comment of the day

[@marioleon6657]

I don’t think Mr. Mickelson would be walking into any Saudi Arabia embassy without bodyguards.

[@montymonteiro5708]

The players are the PGA TOUR whom with without would be nothing. Careful what you wish for PGA TOUR

[@retsoptihs0]

Exactly. Jack and Arnie created it by the players FOR the players, not for idiots like Monahan.

[@jimiverson3085]

Which top players is the Saudi series really enticing? Looks like the Over the Hill Gang (or the Never Made It to the Top of the Hill Gang) to me.

[@KarateSensei71]

Always been a Phil fan, mainly since he does what he thinks is right and does not always follow the crowd. Only time will tell if he did the right thing.

[@mikerodrick2430]

If he wins, which isn't likely, you'll find him in Vegas puting it all on #7.

[@deangood6682]

glad your not my doctor

[@rlevitta]

Yeah. Phil has been treated pretty poorly by golf and the PGA. I mean $95 million? Number 2 all time? I'd be pissed too. Unfair!

[@larzgod]

Greg Norman has a bust of himself in his dining room at the head of the table. 😂😂😂😂 omg

[@pampurr1]

Ego maniac

[@marshallpoe8087]

Greg Norman calling anybody a "liar" is rich. He should not throw stones.......

[@ricardocarey2346]

Is Phil REALLY relevant as a player anymore? Check his stats for the last 5 years. He loves blowing smoke!!!

[@stevetetley7999]

All that money Norman has still won’t get him that green jacket! 😂😂

[@brianhenderson9470]

I am PGA backer. There is enough money on our tour.

[@jonnymoore3268]

The pga seemed to make Phil rich. He should of said nothing.

[@robertprice4485]

Like Arnie, Jack and Tiger, Phil made the PGA rich.

[@chuckwalla2967]

Dustin Johnson just revealed that he'll be playing in the inaugural event after all.

[@mikerodrick2430]

Good..he can stay there. None of these guys can win on the real tour against the best in the world. 54 holes with no cut, against a bunch of bush leaguers. What a way to go out. Will Mickelson & DJ not be allowed into the HOF? Hmmm..that could get ugly!

[@retsoptihs0]

@@mikerodrick2430 DJ won 24 times on the PGA Tour. Only Tiger has more WGCs. Only Rory competes with him in terms of pure natural talent (in the post Tiger/Phil era).

[@aaronsmith7946]

LOL - those supposedly willing to leave for this stupid tour are all either struggling golfers or over the hill

[@deniseursuy9675]

Yes they need him

[@kevincrew4770]

I’ve always thought Phil was a d Bag. I’ve seen him a few times and he came across that way

[@hokeywolf3416]

Yeah, phony smile.

[@willmcelwain3057]

A few things, Phil has misstepped with comments, he was asked according to representatives at Augusta National to politely not attend according to news outlets.

[@davejohn255]

Their official statement was that they did not uninvite him...

[@scottsirkis4531]

Golf is a game I love and many others love. Stop world hunger is a much bigger game. Phil stop gambling and feed the needy.

[@lorrainekomatsubara783]

Won't be sorry to see Sergio go - he's bad news with all his antics!

[@nizaamshields9202]

like sergio care what u think

[@andya2665]

At least he adds some excitement to an otherwise bland group of guys.

[@industrialpalletworx3548]

Dude is entertaining. Just waiting for the blow up to happen. Like when he threw his shoe because it was the shoes fault he slipped.

[@nb1062]

It is my understanding that Phil was not banned from the Masters. It was his choice.

[@mikerodrick2430]

That's what they SAID! Why did he not defend the PGA championship? He wasn't wanted there. Even if he wins, he'll be in Vegas puting it all on #7.

[@retsoptihs0]

I dunno about the Masters banning him but the PGA Tour certainly did.

[@ronmullard5718]

It should be up to the individual to decide where they want to play (without bans being incurred, there's enough stupid rules in golf)..

[@CurbBlurbs]

Allen shipnuck is a shoddy messageboard troll.

[@MG-th9sl]

I’ll do it for $42 dollars since the PGA doesn’t want me to represent them anyway. Wait, I don’t have to wear a burka do I ?

[@davidmichaeljackson]

There was once only one baseball and football league. Phil is not a traitor any more than the people who formed the AFC. The PGA's actions are those of a monopoly. His comments about them are probably correct. Their over reaction means we lose Phil? We don't watch to see the PGA. We watch to see Phil. Making them fight in the media cheapens their sport and dims their star..

[@chris031671]

Phil just wanted the money to pay for his gambling loses.

[@softshoes]

What's Greg want his for?

[@christinagoggin9531]

Phil does not need the money. He has a net worth of over 600 million dollars

[@beachcomber3036]

The PGA Needed a Good Laugh .. Greg Mickelson.

[@deangood6682]

basically it amounts to give me the cash so dont have to work at greatness anymore. which is ok for some of these guys who had no shot at winning at the highest level anymore.

[@donaldpearson5172]

All these golfers have entertained us for years, their private life and business life is their business. Whatever they do is ok with me. Money is money.

[@louisverduzco851]

Money is money, and greed is greed.

[@mikerodrick2430]

& money is all that matters. ESPECIALLY when you're a multi-millionaire. A bunch of washed-up moneysluts.

[@dave8059]

The US continues to do big business with Saudi Arabia in oil and has for decades. Why bring up human rights issues for a golf league if it's ok to do oil business? The PGA has shown they are just as controlling as the NFL and the NBA. It's time to put them all in their place!!!

[@oldfart5063]

maybe its time to quit doing buiness with the saudis

[@paulakoncki4029]

Agree!!

[@craigwynn3956]

Lots of misinformation in this video A load of dribble

[@larryboyd7979]

What will happen to the Champions tour?

[@JulioHernandez-gw2bp]

Its all in the money.

[@sbluth1]

Get your facts straight. Phil was NOT BANNED from the Masters. He chose not to enter.

[@AldoScotia]

Help Phil settle his mob gambling debts

[@mikerodrick2430]

Sure, the same with the PGA, right? His ego is too big to skip majors. No one wanted him there & he knew it. He said he was taking time away to work on "being a better person." Bullshit! He was working on getting big bucks to pay his gambling debts. He was winning easily on the Champions tour but that obviously wasn't enough. He's a moneyslut.

[@cameronlawoffices898]

Maybe learn the difference between the “PGA” and the “PGA Tour” which are unrelated to one another.

[@retsoptihs0]

Exactly! The PGA Tour banning Phil has no impact on the majors. As the PGA of AMERICA runs the PGA Championship. The USGA runs the US Open. The R&A runs the British Open and obviously Augusta National runs the Masters.

[@larryhatcher8927]

42 mill for Mickelson? He's been making over 50 mill a year for the last 20 years

[@curtnicholson7112]

I say let Phil play in the PGA

[@Drums-ve8on]

Poor multi-millionaires trying to make even more money. My sympathies.

[@daryljay7057]

Good Lord! Bickering Billionaires is more fun than 'Real Housewives of the Ridiculously Rich and Famous!'

[@Ahabyah]

Of course he does. Go Phil, go!

[@allahalibaba9063]

Interesting story...I for one have NO Comment nor opinion on others life...Only My Own....

[@julyoliver4854]

Nooooo Go away

[@marioleon6657]

Yes, Phil Mickelson not only deserves to be back at the PGA, he is an integral part of the PGA, and he has been one of the main reason the purses are as big as they are today. The new players that are benefiting from the big salaries today need to thank Phil for the millions they are making today. Also, those “managing” the PGA today, also need to thank Phil as well.

[@pb12661]

replace the named person with "Tiger," and I agree.

[@pjpredhomme7699]

He so is not - Phil himself did very little - every christmas morning those tour players should say thank you to Tiger - he is what changed the money in golf dramatically - that is not even arguable it is all straight in the numbers - hefty just happened to be there when it happened

[@mikerodrick2430]

Bullshit! Mickelson admitted that he made out better than anyone else because of Tiger being in the game. If it weren't for Woods, golf wouldn't be anywhere near as popular or have the size of the purses it has. I'm not really a Woods fan but the truth is the truth. He made the game what it is today. MIC 🎤 DROP!

[@terencecrouch8768]

Too much greed in sport

[@InChristalone737]

Weird question at the end. Did I miss something? You said do you think Phil deserves a a chance to play in the PGA tour? Did they ban him?

[@raymanbert8350]

Phil Mickelson.wad a great golfer but now 2022. The competition now to win on the PGA is very intense and to win NOW for him I don't believe he can. Perhaps the Saudi tour may allow him.greater opportunity to win but for Phil.it will be very tough to.win on either tour. Only time will tell!!

[@edwardstroko8936]

Hasn't Phil won on the senior tour a few times??

[@raymanbert8350]

What I.meant to say that Phil.should make a decision.and decide what tour he.wants to play once for all. Concentrate on.golf and make that.decision!!

[@tonyl5145]

@@raymanbert8350 Wow! You say I don't believe he can? Did you also say that last year when he won a major, competing against all the flat bellies then?

[@raymanbert8350]

@@tonyl5145 - Phil is 52 now and he COULD win but...... the depth ot the field is very tough to.win. The days of Jack, Arnie and Gary are long gone. To.win 1 tournament today.is very tough!! .

[@Ras7685]

What I didn't know , was the PGA is not for profit ....WHAT ? Where is "ALL" that money going ?

[@mikerodrick2430]

Charity.

[@retsoptihs0]

@@mikerodrick2430 Yeah.. Strange how they suddenly found a load of spare change to up the prize funds. Phil was right about them holding back money.

[@mikerodrick2430]

@@retsoptihs0 Mickelson dropped out of the lawsuit.

[@SteveMA1000]

He wasn't barred from playing at the Masters!!!

[@extennis]

This just made me lose respect for Mickelson and anyone who plays for the Saudi League. Those people are known to violate Human Rights and yet they're willing to play for them because of money. I thought Phil was going to take the high road and retire. Instead he's enticed by money and gives up his principles.

[@SuperMalcolm48]

But it's alright for them to do business with China lmfao

[@mikerodrick2430]

They violated the human rights of 3000 Americans on 9/11. Taking money from these assholes is just sick!

[@retsoptihs0]

The problem with bringing human rights into it is that the DP World Tour (a strategic ally of the PGA Tour) had an event in Saudi Arabia not so long ago. All the big names have played in China and the Middle East before. Jason Kokrak was an ambassador for golf in Saudi Arabia before LIV was a thing. It was fine then, apparently..

[@gb8327]

phil showing his true colors... it is actually phil who should be behind bars for insider trading and threw his co-conspirator UNDER THE BUS...

[@thomasgoodson7290]

Be interesting to see how much crap is being fed to players by their agents who after all are just businessmen.

[@1gerard47]

No conscience playing in Saudi.

[@DB-nv8ck]

Michelson should just stop talking. After listening to his endless nonstop mouth during the pandemic golf challenges, I clearly saw just what a self centered narcissist he really was...he deserves everything he gets....let him go hustle golfers and gamble in Vegas. I hear that he is really really good at both.

[@mikerodrick2430]

He'll be in Vegas puting it all on #7.

[@maxsmart8954]

Being that the 911 terrorist were all Saudi I can’t see why that tour would be an Americans first choice? Or how soon we forget?

[@MakaiMauka]

Still think emulating boxing with five champions is a gazillion weight classes is the way to go…..

[@DragerPilot]

That would be a NO.