Phil Mickelson says the insensitive feedback he made lately a few new Saudi golf league had been taken “out of context and without my consent” … however the golf star continues to be issuing a mea culpa nonetheless.
Phil broke all of it down in a prolonged assertion on his social media web page Tuesday … simply days after he admitted to supporting the formation of a brand new Saudi golf league, regardless of what he referred to as the nation’s “horrible record of human rights.”
“We know they killed (Washington Post reporter and U.S. resident Jamal) Khashoggi and have a horrible record on human rights,” Mickelson stated, in response to The Fire Pit Collective.
“They execute people over there for being gay. Knowing all of this, why would I even consider it? Because this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to shape how the PGA Tour operates.”
Phil went on to say that he believed the brand new Saudi league — which was reportedly attempting to sway prime American golfers with tens of millions of {dollars} in money — might pressure large and crucial adjustments on the PGA Tour.
While Phil stated Tuesday the feedback had been “off record” and out of context — he admitted that the phrases had been offensive and regrettable regardless.
“It was reckless, I offended people, and I am deeply sorry for my choice of words,” Mickelson stated in his assertion. “I’m beyond disappointed and will make every effort to self-reflect and learn from this.”
He continued, “My intent was never to hurt anyone and I’m so sorry to the people I have negatively impacted. This has always been about supporting the players and the game and I appreciate all the people who have given me the benefit of the doubt.”
Phil then hinted he might take a step away from the sport for some time following the controversy … saying he “desperately” wants “some time away.”
We ought to be aware … Phil’s labored laborious to alter the sport through the years, together with a revamp of the US Ryder Cup system and helped to create the Player Impact Program … a monumental second for participant pay.
