Amid backlash to his controversial comments about the new Saudi Golf League, Phil Mickelson issued an apology on Tuesday.
In a statement, Mickelson called his comments "reckless" and said he was "deeply sorry for my choice of words."
Brentley RominePhil Mickelson has released a statement surrounding recent comments about Saudi league, PGA Tour: "It was reckless, I offended people, and I am deeply sorry for my choice of words." <a href="https://t.co/oeg7JQPmfu">pic.twitter.com/oeg7JQPmfu</a>
Mickelson also seemed to indicate he would be taking a break from competitive golf.
"The past 10 years I have felt the pressure and stress slowly affecting me at a deeper level," his statement said.