In September 2021, Phil Mickelson stood on the first tee at Whistling Straits, pumping his fist as American fans roared his name during Team USA’s dominant Ryder Cup victory. Fast-forward four years, and the six-time major champion finds himself watching from the sidelines—not by choice, but by consequence.

But on Friday morning, Phil Mickelson shattered nearly three years of Ryder Cup silence with a message that cut through golf’s bitter civil war. “On the Eve of the Ryder Cup, Amy and I are wishing Captain Keegan and the entire Team USA the best of luck in bringing the cup back home where it belongs! GO USA,” the LIV Golf star posted on X, garnering 76,900 views within hours.

The post represents far more than patriotic cheerleading. Since joining the Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit,

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