Golfers took to social media to react as Phil Mickelson sensationally claimed he was never interviewed by Alan Shipnuck, the journalist whose unauthorised biography of the American featured dramatic and controversial quotes about the Saudi regime.
Shipnuck’s unauthorised biography on Mickelson was released during the PGA Championship earlier this year in May. Mickelson exiled himself away from golf after his alleged comments on the Saudi regime came to light before he publicly joined LIV Golf.
The 52-year-old dismissed the country’s human rights record - including the death of Washington Post reporter Jamal Khashoggi - as he declared he wanted leverage from the PGA Tour. The six-time major champion also labelled the Saudis ’scary mother*******’ and has since apologised for his comments.
