Phil Mickelson’s pulling out of LIV Golf’s season opener in Saudi Arabia after tweaking his shoulder during a gym session. It’s a setback for the six-time major champion, though he’s expecting to be back in action for next week’s event in Adelaide.
Mickelson, who turned 54 last year, shared on social that it’s nothing too serious – just enough to keep him sidelined for the $25 million tournament in Riyadh. His 2023 season was already a bit of a struggle, with just one top-10 finish across all LIV events.
Stepping in for Lefty is Ollie Schniederjans, who’s riding some serious momentum. He just picked up his first win in nine years, taking down a strong field at an Asian Tour event on Sunday. It’s perfect timing for Schniederjans, who barely missed earning a full LIV card at last year’s Promotions tournament. He’ll suit up for Mickelson’s HyFlyers team as a reserve this week.
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The way things are shaping up, this could be a huge opportunity for Schniederjans to make his mark. He’s been knocking on LIV’s door, and now he’s got his chance on one of golf’s most lucrative stages.
