Overview

• Phil Mickelson, 54, announced he suffered a minor shoulder injury during a gym workout and will not compete in the LIV Golf season opener in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• Mickelson expressed disappointment over missing the event but confirmed his intention to play in the LIV Golf Adelaide tournament starting February 14.
• Ollie Schniederjans, a recent winner of The International Series India, will replace Mickelson in the Riyadh event and join the HyFlyers team.
• The injury marks a rare setback in Mickelson's otherwise injury-free career spanning over three decades.
• LIV Golf Adelaide is considered one of the league’s marquee events, drawing significant fan attendance and comparisons to the PGA Tour’s WM Phoenix Open.