In February of 2022, Phil Mickelson telegraphed his defection to the emerging LIV Tour when controversial comments were excerpted from a Mickelson biography. Mickelson retreated from circulation and has never really resurfaced.

McIlroy said Saturday his tournament has been “pretty average” — he said one positive is he’s driven the ball as well as he has in a while.

Over the past several weeks, golf superstar Rory McIlroy has caused quite a stir with his behavior during recent major championships, as he refused to speak to the media after six consecutive rounds at major tournaments.