Few figures in golf have been influential enough to reshape the game truly—but Phil Mickelson is one of them. Once known for his bold play and likable charm, the six-time major winner is now the outspoken and polarizing heart of LIV Golf. While some players joined LIV for financial gain, others were drawn by deeper reasons—such as loyalty, friendship, and a shared belief.

One of them was PGA Tour veteran Brendan Steele. A three-time PGA Tour winner, he joined LIV Golf in 2023. But his decision wasn’t purely financial. In a recent interview on the Phil Mickelson and the HyFlyers channel, Steele revealed what really drove him to make the leap. It wasn’t contracts or pressure—it was mentorship.

What followed was a wholesome throwback to one of his mentors, underscoring just how much of a

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