"I’ll step aside and let somebody else come on in”- Phil Mickelson shares plans of quitting LIV Golf’s HyFlyers GC
Phil Mickelson has been an absolute legend of golf; however, he has not been at the top of his game for some time now. The good thing is that the veteran golfer is self-aware of this fact, and he is evaluating his future as an active player on LIV Golf.
Phil Mickelson has won 45 times on the PGA Tour, including six major championships. However, he hasn't won a title since the 2021 PGA Championship. He was one of the first players to join the LIV Golf circuit, but he hasn't found success in 33 starts so far.
Recently, the HyFlyers GC captain spoke to the media in a virtual press conference where he shed light on his future plans. While he indicated that he was not going to play for much longer, he didn't give any definitive timeline for when he would call it quits.
"I'm realistic with where I'm at," he was quoted as saying via LIV Golf. "I'm 54 and I'm putting in the work. I also have a unique opportunity because of the fact that physically I've been able to withstand injuries and been able to be in better shape to do something at an age that nobody else has done, but I have not played at that level that I need to."
"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 added.
How did Phil Mickelson perform this season?
Phil Mickelson has made just one top-10 finish in his 11 LIV Golf starts this season. He finished T6 at Jeddah, marking his best-ever performance on the Saudi-backed circuit. Notably, this was just his third top-10 finish on the circuit. As of now, he is 44th in the season's individual standings.
Mickelson also competed in all the major championships but missed the cut at the PGA Championship and the U.S. Open. He tied for 43rd at the Masters Tournament and finished T60 at the Open Championship.
The 54-year-old golfer will be in action this week at LIV Golf Greenbrier, which kicks off on Friday, August 16. Only two events are left this season before the professionals head to the Dallas Team Championship.