Phil Mickelson built his reputation as LIV Golf’s loudest champion. He defended the league through brutal backlash in 2022. The six-time major winner positioned himself as the face of golf’s rebellion. He praised LIV’s revolutionary 54-hole format as the future of the sport.
Fast forward to November 2025. LIV Golf just announced a seismic shift to the traditional 72-hole format. The league’s once-fierce defender offered a surprisingly different take. When asked directly on X about his feelings on the format change, Phil responded with just four words: “I’m honestly not sure.”
The response came on November 5, 2025. A fan posed a simple question: “Just tell us how you feel about 72 holes.” Phil’s uncertain reply immediately raised eyebrows. This is the same golfer who reportedly accepted

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