Lefty will miss the 2025 LIV Golf opener because of an injury he suffered while training at home.
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Phil Mickelson is going to miss the 2025 LIV Golf season opener in Riyadh.
Lefty announced on social media he suffered a minor shoulder injury while working out last week but but said he looks forward to playing in Adelaide next week, the second LIV Golf event.
BREAKING: Phil Mickelson will not be competing this week in Riyadh due to a shoulder injury. He is expected to tee it up in Adelaide.
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—LIVGolf(@livgolf_league)February3,2025
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