Phil Mickelson Criticizes Fred Couples Over Comments on Brooks Koepka's LIV Golf Future

Mickelson called Couples' remarks about Koepka's alleged desire to rejoin the PGA Tour a 'low-class jerk move,' reigniting tensions in professional golf.

Fred Couples claimed in a radio interview that Brooks Koepka wants to leave LIV Golf and return to the PGA Tour, sparking significant reactions in the golf community.
Phil Mickelson, a prominent LIV Golf figure, criticized Couples' comments on social media, accusing him of undermining Koepka's ability to control his narrative.
Mickelson's since-deleted post described Couples' remarks as a 'low-class jerk move,' further fueling tensions between PGA Tour and LIV Golf supporters.
The controversy arises during ongoing negotiations between the PGA Tour and Saudi Public Investment Fund, with no clear resolution on how players might transition between tours.
Koepka has expressed interest in playing certain PGA Tour events but has not publicly stated a desire to leave LIV Golf, while Bryson DeChambeau reaffirmed his commitment to the Saudi-backed league.