Phil Mickelson is to compete within the opening occasion of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Sequence this week, organisers have introduced.
The 51-year-old six-time main winner has not performed since controversial feedback concerning the breakaway sequence and the PGA Tour had been revealed in February.
Organisers have now confirmed he'll take part within the event at Centurion Membership which begins on Thursday.
Greg Norman, chief govt and commissioner of LIV Golf, stated: ‘Phil Mickelson is unequivocally one of many best golfers of this technology.
‘His contributions to the game and connection to followers across the globe can't be overstated and we're grateful to have him.
‘He strengthens an thrilling area for London the place we’re proud to launch a brand new period for golf.’
Mickelson is considered one of six gamers added to the listing of rivals for this week’s occasion, taking the whole area to 48.
The others are Itthipat Buranatanyarat, Viraj Madappa, Travis Smyth, Ian Snyman and Kevin Yuan.
Mickelson, who's risking a lifetime PGA Tour ban by signing as much as play, stated in a press release posted on Twitter: ‘Before everything, I need to once more apologise to the many individuals I offended and damage with my feedback just a few months in the past.
‘I've made errors in my profession in among the issues I've stated and accomplished. Taking time away and self-reflecting has been very humbling.
‘I wanted to start out prioritising the people who I really like essentially the most and work on changing into a greater model of myself.
‘I've spent this time with Amy and family members. I've been engaged and intentional in continued remedy and really feel wholesome and rather more at peace. I realise I nonetheless have a protracted approach to go, however I'm embracing the work forward.’
Mickelson went to elucidate among the explanation why he determined to again the LIV sequence.
He continued: ‘I'm prepared to come back again to play the sport I really like however after 32 years this new path is a recent begin, one that's thrilling for me at this stage of my profession and is clearly transformative, not only for myself, however ideally for the sport and my friends.
‘I additionally love the progressive format and suppose will probably be thrilling for followers. Simply as importantly, it can present steadiness, permitting me to give attention to a more healthy lifestyle on and off the course. I'm extremely grateful for what this sport and the PGA Tour has given me.
‘I wish to suppose that I've given again as properly however now I'm enthusiastic about this new alternative.’
Mickelson added: ‘I'm thrilled to start with LIV Golf and I admire everybody concerned. I additionally intend to play the majors.
‘I absolutely realise and respect some could disagree with this resolution and have robust opinions and I empathise with that. I've a renewed spirit and pleasure for the sport.
‘I'm extremely grateful for the assist of my followers, companions, buddies and friends and I hope in time these sentiments, relationships and assist proceed.’
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