Phil Mickelson has called for ‘patience’ within professional golf as the PGA Tour is set to miss their framework agreement deadline with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia (PIF).
In June, the world of sport was rocked by the news that the PGA Tour is planning to end its feud with LIV Golf through a deal with PIF and the DP World Tour. This announcement was met with a mix of excitement and skepticism, with both parties setting themselves a deadline of December 31 to sign off on the agreement.
However, as that date approaches, it has become clear that the negotiations between the partners have been slower than anticipated. This has led to growing frustrations within the sport, particularly among fans of the PGA Tour and LIV.
Entrepreneur Joe Pompliano recently took to Twitter to express the concerns of fans, stating that they are “exhausted” by the split within the professional game.
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Amidst the growing tensions, one individual who has been at the center of the saga is Phil Mickelson. In response to growing concerns of the fans, the six-time major champion issued a statement urging patience and reminding them that the wait for an agreement will be worth it in the end.
Mickelson’s message serves as a reminder of the ongoing discussions and the importance of reaching a resolution that benefits both professional golf and the fans who support it.
Phil Mickelson Message
“Joe, I understand what you are saying,” he tweeted. “However, when it is all said and done, the average fan will see all the best players compete against each other way more often than before AND throughout the world. Sponsors will know what it is they are buying and everyone will end up ahead. Let’s all be patient.”
Mickelson’s call for patience highlights the challenges faced by the PGA Tour and PIF as they work towards finalizing their framework agreement. With the current deadline passing without any significant progress, it will be interesting to see how the negotiations progress and whether they can meet the goals and expectations of professional golf and its fans.
