Phil Mickelson symbolises chaotic golf world as Saudi league overshadows PGA Championship
If you last read up on golf before February 2, grab yourself a cup of tea and some biscuits.Getty Images - GettyTo those who haven’t been paying attention, the 51-year-old is the oldest Major champion in history and should be heading to Southern Hills in a blaze of glory, defending his PGA Championship title as one of golf’s most-loved figures.
After buying a foothold in Formula 1, boxing and Newcastle United among other things, golf was next on the agenda for the PIF in their ever-growing bid to hide Saudi Arabia’s human rights record via sport.UFC legend Chuck Liddell recalls fighting a group of Navy SEALsFloyd Mayweather exhibition fight OFF as it's forced to cancel at last minuteTony Ferguson and Daniel Cormier get into heated Twitter exchange after UFC 274It was gaining momentum, too.
A few issues still linger, though. The PGA Tour and DP World Tour have blocked releases for players wishing to compete in the first event, putting most of the field at risk of fines, suspensions or other sanctions.The typically-boisterous Norman does not expect the threat of bans to hold up in court, where this battle is destined to end up, and promises legal support to any player wishing to take the risk.
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