Bryson DeChambeau left in awe by Mickelsons LIV | Golf News

Bryson DeChambeau called it “the best PR answer I’ve ever heard.” Phil Mickelson is understood for his prolific social media presence, but when it comes to press conferences, he is far less talkative.

While this system stays open until Feb. 2, the three certified gamers have publicly said their intention to decline the offer and keep with the rival circuit.

The PGA Tour handpicked these gamers for this system based not just on their elite standing, but also on their major championship victories since 2022. Mickelson, notably, was excluded.

His last major triumph occurred at the 2021 PGA Championship, main followers to speculate that the PGA Tour intentionally set the 2022 cutoff date to signal that Mickelson is not needed back.

Multiple media retailers highlighted this concept, and Mickelson acknowledged one such article with three emojis – one depicting a hand over mouth, accompanied by two crying-with-laughter faces.

When pressed to elaborate during a LIV Golf preseason press convention this week, Mickelson – sometimes outspoken on social media about politics and golf – remained tight-lipped. “I think we’re all friends. I consider Brooks a friend, and whatever he thinks is best for him and his family, I fully support,” he responded.

The remark sparked curiosity among fellow gamers current, prompting them to ask Mickelson about the particular emojis he had despatched. He deflected their playful inquiries.

When pushed additional for his trustworthy opinion, the 55-year-old remained diplomatically imprecise. He said: “I don’t know. I’m having so much fun out here.

“I really like taking part in out right here on LIV. I really like being with the blokes. But like I say, Brooks is a pal of mine, and if it is the best factor for him and his household and he feels it is the best, I totally help it. But I couldn’t be happier out right here.”

DeChambeau, whose own LIV contract is set to conclude this season, observed a textbook example of navigating a difficult media session. “That was the best PR reply I’ve ever heard, by the way in which, Phil,” DeChambeau quipped.

The PGA Tour’s lack of curiosity in welcoming Mickelson back should not come as a shock. He performed a pivotal position in the LIV rebel and publicly criticized the tour during his departure.