Phil Mickelson claimed OWGR, the body responsible for golf’s world rankings, will “maintain their credibility” as a result of the deal between LIV Golf and the MENA Tour.
The Saudi-backed breakaway league has formed a “strategic alliance”with the developmental circuit, which has in turn adopted this week’s LIV Invitational in Bangkok as its first event in nearly three years.
Bosses claimed LIV will qualify for world ranking points “immediately” as a result of the announcement, since the MENA Tour has been OWGR-sanctioned since 2016.
Speaking ahead of this week’s event, which begins on Friday, Mickelson gave his verdict on the news.
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“I think from a player standpoint, it feels great to have everyone at LIV fighting so hard for the players and their best interests,” he said.
“I think for the World Golf Rankings, this is a great way to keep its credibility, while not bringing in politics into the decision-making process. I think it’s good for all parties.
“Given the many obstacles that we have had to face from those trying to stop it, I think it’s a great way to do this in addition to adding in a developmental tour for the Asian Tour who will be our feeding tour going forward. So I think it’s a win on all parts.”
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