Phil Mickelson pleads patience amid pending PGA Tour deal with LIV, Saudi PIF

Mickelson took to Twitter to calm down the fans concerned with the looming deadline of the PGA Tour’s deal with LIV Golf.

Phil Mickelson has once again taken to social media to share his thoughts.

This time, however, it wasn’t a criticism.

As we approach the end of 2023, the deadline for the Saudi PIF and the PGA Tour to finalize their deal is looming.

Many are still uncertain about whether a deal will be reached. Mickelson tried to reassure everyone after seeing someone express concerns about the future of golf for casual fans.

In his post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Mickelson wrote, “When everything is said and done, fans will get to see the best players compete against each other more frequently and across the globe. Sponsors will have a clear understanding of what they are investing in, and everyone will benefit. Let’s all remain patient.”

Mickelson’s recent message emphasizes the importance of staying patient.

Despite the perception that this deal has been dragging on for two years, it has actually only been 206 days since PIF and the PGA Tour made the announcement on June 6.

Joe Pompliano, the host of ‘The Joe Pomp Show,’ expressed his concern about the impact of the extended PGA-LIV merger talks on golf. He mentioned how many fans have become disengaged and are only interested in watching the major events, which could potentially alienate casual fans.

In response to Pompliano’s tweet, Mickelson shared his thoughts. It’s interesting to see how this conversation unfolds between the six-time major champion and Pompliano.

Lefty has yet to respond to Mickelson’s comment. However, it seems that regardless of the deal, LIV Golf is still facing uncertainties about its future financial viability. Pompliano’s questions have raised concerns among people who are looking for answers.

The impact of LIV Golf on professional golf has been a major topic of discussion. While there were many memorable moments in 2023, everything changed when the deal was announced on June 6.

There are rumors suggesting that the PIF and PGA Tour will finalize the deal by mid-spring. However, there is uncertainty whether it will be extended again or if the PGA Tour will seek another investor besides PIF.