The Match Makes a Decision Regarding Phil Mickelson.

The Match is no longer connected to Phil Mickelson.

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The legendary golfer faced off against Tiger Woods in the inaugural episode of The Match in 2018. Since then, he has appeared in three additional iterations of the occasion.

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Bryan Zuriff, the creator and producer of The Match, commented on Mickelson's departure on Friday.

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Zuriff told Sports Illustrated that Phil "was a wonderful collaborator and he helped construct this thing." He performed quite well in this show.

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However, he opted for a chance and went in a different direction. Our program continues because viewers enjoy it.

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The last time Mickelson played The Match was in July 2021, when he teamed up with NFL quarterback Tom Brady to compete against Bryson DeChambeau and Aaron Rodgers.

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As a result of Mickelson's decision to join the contentious LIV golf series, which is supported by Saudi Arabia, the golf community has strongly objected.On December 10,

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at the Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy will square off against Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth in the next episode of The Match.

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