Trey Wingo says Phil Mickelson will never return to PGA Tour due to burned bridges
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Updated · Fox News · Apr 29
Trey Wingo says Phil Mickelson will never return to PGA Tour due to burned bridges
5 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 29
Wingo’s comments follow reports that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund may end LIV Golf funding after 2026, threatening the league’s future and leaving players like Mickelson in limbo.
LIV Golf has reportedly lost $6–9 billion since 2021, prompting Saudi Arabia to reconsider its investment. While some LIV stars may rejoin the PGA Tour, Wingo insists Mickelson is permanently excluded.
Mickelson, instrumental in launching LIV Golf, has played only one event in 2026 due to a family health issue. The uncertainty leaves most LIV players’ futures, especially Mickelson’s, highly uncertain.
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