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Daily Mirror
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Joshua Lees

Phil Mickelson deserted by sponsors as doomed Saudi Golf League hurts legend's pocket

Phil Mickelson has been deserted by two of his main sponsors in Callaway and Workday, after the American’s controversial comments on the proposed Saudi Golf League (SGL).

Mickelson’s once shining PGA Tour reputation has been left in tatters in recent weeks after slamming the US-based circuit and backing the contentious Saudi League.

The 51-year-old came under huge scrutiny after describing the state of Saudi Arabia as ‘ scary motherf*****s ’ in his new biography 'Phil: The Rip-Roaring (and Unauthorized!) Biography of Golf’s Most Colorful Superstar'.

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