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LIV Golf’s Phil Mickelson to miss season opener in Saudi Arabia because of injury

Lefty will miss the 2025 LIV Golf opener because of an injury he suffered while training at home.

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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