Jon Rahm shoots down Phil Mickelson’s PGA Tour…

Mickelson, who has become a hugely divisive figure in professional golf over his tie-in with LIV Golf and subsequent remarks around the Saudi-backed league, took the opportunity to aim another broadside in the direction of the established circuit at last week’s event in Jeddah.

“I see LIV Golf trending upwards, I see the PGA Tour trending downwards, and I love the side that I’m on,” he told reporters.

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However, it’s fair to say Rahm does not agree.

“I love Phil but I don’t know what he’s talking about. I really don’t know why he said that,” the Spaniard said ahead of this week’s CJ Cup.

“There’s been some changes being made but that doesn’t mean it’s going down. I think there are some great changes being made for the tour and the players.”

Rahm, who previously called for LIV players to be included in the Ryder Cup, also expanded on his stance on the biennial clash.

The veteran of the last two editions admitted it is “not going to work” if “bad blood” between rival factions remains.

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