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Phil Mickelson Will Play Rival Saudi-Backed Golf Tour’s Debut Event

“I fully realize and respect some may disagree with this decision,” said Mickelson, who hasn’t competed since his comments about the contentious tour were reported in February.

Phil Mickelson was the last big name to join the 48-man field for the LIV Golf Invitational.Credit...John Minchillo/Associated Press

Phil Mickelson, who has not played competitively since incendiary remarks he made in support of a Saudi-backed golf league that hopes to rival the established PGA Tour were reported in February, will end his self-imposed layoff later this week by playing in the first event of the upstart LIV Golf circuit.