European Ryder Cup legend Bernhard Langer has claimed Phil Mickelson will be 'missed', as the German star had his say on the American's controversial LIV Golf move.
Langer once again wrote his name into the history books, as he became the PGA Tour Champions oldest ever winner, after claiming the Timbertech Championship aged 65. One man who was no stranger to the American senior circuit was Mickelson, after the 50-year-old secured four titles on the Champions Tour in just over a year across 2020 and 2021. Since then though, Lefty's career has taken a huge turn.
This comes after the six-time major champion made a drama-filled move to the controversial LIV Golf Series earlier this year, leaving the PGA Tour after 30 years as a member.
Since then a number of golf's biggest names have waged their opinions on Mickelson's move, especially after his legacy was left in tatters following comments surrounding the Saudi Arabian government and its dismal human rights record. The latest to add their thoughts was Langer.
And amid all the controversy, the German star believes his old rival will leave a gaping hole in the American-based circuit, and its legends tour. Speaking in Florida last weekend, he said: "Well, you know, we're all there for our own reasons and Phil made his choice.
"Whether it's right or wrong, good or bad, I'm not going to comment on that. We will certainly miss him. I think Phil is always an attraction when he plays golf, but I guess he made his choice and he won't be there.
"There will be other players trying to fill his shoes." His comments came following yet another historic victory for the 65-year-old, who has an incredible 120 professional wins to his name including two Masters titles.
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The German star continues to add victories to his remarkable resume, and following his victory on Sunday the two-time green jacket winner revealed the secret to his longevity. Per Golf.com, he said: "You’ve got to be healthy, hungry, willing to work, have a good support system, a great caddie and good coach, many, many other things.
"As I said, the willingness to put in the hours, because many people when they get to 50, 60, they’re going to say, ‘well, I’ve had a good career and I’m going to take it a little easy and all that.’ You can’t do that out here, there’s too many good players.”
