Phil Mickelson makes LIV Tour debut sponsor-free

Phil Mickelson’s unshaven search was not the only modify to his appearance as he produced his debut on the controversial LIV Golf tour Thursday morning in London.

Mickelson, generally sporting KPMG and Workday logos, arrived to the Saudi-backed LIV Golfing Tour with plain apparel.

Mickelson has been draped in controversy due to the fact his February responses recognizing Saudi Arabian human rights violations, while continue to demonstrating a willingness to negotiate with the LIV Tour that is financially backed by the country’s routine. Workday, KPMG and club sponsor Callaway resolved to drop the six-time important winner.

Mickelson hasn’t participated in a PGA Tour celebration considering the fact that, making this his first public appearance on a training course in four months. It does not show up as if any sponsor has stepped up in the location of all those dropped him.

Phil Mickelson at the  inaugural LIV Golf Invitational -at Centurion Club
A sponsor-free Phil Mickelson at the inaugural LIV Golfing Invitational -at Centurion Club
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Phil Mickelson (right) and Dustin Johnson shake hands
Phil Mickelson (appropriate) and Dustin Johnson shake arms
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Mickelson was donning a hat symbolizing “For Wellness,” his have brand name which sells espresso solutions and golfing equipment, and a Polo with a Masters patch. These are his 1st steps to rebuilding his status as he pioneers the LIV Tour with the likes of Dustin Johnson and Bryson DeChambeau. Mickelson’s offer to ditch the PGA for LIV was reportedly worthy of all around $200 million.

The sponsor-free Mickelson seems to be in the minority, for now, as most participants are nonetheless intensely clad in their branded apparel. Most notably, Johnson, teed off in his regular TaylorMade hat and Adidas polo.

But the LIV gamers do share a great deal in frequent. The PGA Tour announced on Thursday morning that all would be suspended from enjoy.

Phil Mickelson in February with his KPMG and Workday sponsorship logos.
Phil Mickelson in February 2022 with his KPMG and Workday sponsorship logos.
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The inaugural LIV Golfing event — being performed at the Centurion Club outside the house of London — runs by way of Saturday.

Phil Mickelson makes LIV Tour debut sponsor-free

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