Phil Mickelson has declared his determination to reclaim a place at the summit of men’s professional golf following three lacklustre seasons on the LIV Golf circuit.
The six-time Major champion was one of the trailblazers when he committed to the Saudi-backed league in 2022, prompting high-profile names such as Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, and Bryson DeChambeau to follow in his footsteps.
However, Mickelson’s time at LIV Golf has been far from the success he might have envisioned. Since making the controversial move from the PGA Tour, the Major star has failed to rediscover the scintillating form that once defined his illustrious career. Over three seasons, Mickelson has yet to secure a Tour win and has not finished higher than 34th in the standings.
The Belief Remains
Despite these challenges, the 53-year-old remains resolute in his quest to return to the upper echelons of the sport.
Speaking on the Bryan Bros YouTube channel, Mickelson confessed: “I have not played the way I want to the last couple of years. Having four months off and being able to develop a game plan, I have been able to get to a point where I believe I can at the level I played at in my 30s.
What Needs To Be Done
Mickelson: “I don’t know if that is going to be the case. We are going to see heading into this year, but I am going to really make a push to compete at the highest level. That means fine-tuning all aspects of my game. Including my driving, speed, putting all of that. Getting my short game back to the highest level, so I think I could do something special.
Committed To LIV Golf Future
Despite acknowledging his decline, Mickelson remains hopeful and committed to his LIV Golf HyFlyers team, even suggesting he’d step aside if necessary. “I see glimpses and my teammates see glimpses of me being where I expect to be able to compete at this level, but I’m also realistic with myself, and if I’m not able to I’ll step aside and let somebody come on in, and take the HyFlyers to new levels,” he remarked last season.
Major Campaign
“I’m in every major on the regular tour next year, and I’ll be in three of the four majors for the next six, seven years. I would love to compete and give myself a chance to win in those, and I also want to build this out and create a culture that is sustainable and that people strive to be a part of.
