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Phil Mickelson 'very optimistic' on golf's future as sides talk

In his first public comments since the PGA Tour's stunning alliance with the DP World Tour and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund was announced June 6, six-time major champion Phil Mickelson said he's happy the sides are working to bring the fractured sport back together.

During a news conference Wednesday ahead of this week's LIV Golf League tournament in Spain, Mickelson told reporters that he thinks the plan to reshape the sport is ahead of schedule.

"I would say I felt appreciation that we got to this point where we're working together because it makes me confident with where the game of golf is headed in the future," Mickelson said.