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Phil Mickelson to return to golf at first Saudi-backed LIV event, beginning Thursday in London

After a four-month hiatus, Phil Mickelson is ready to return to competitive golf, albeit on a "new path" and with a "fresh start" on the LIV Golf Invitational Series.

Mickelson, a six-time major championship winner, was added to the field on Monday for LIV Golf's first event, which is scheduled to start Thursday at Centurion Club outside London. In a statement posted to his Twitter account on Monday, Mickelson said he still plans to play in the majors, but didn't say whether he would compete in PGA Tour events.

Mickelson, 51, hasn't played since missing the cut at the Farmers Insurance Open in January.