Commissioner Greg Norman is happy to have landed Mickelson. For now.
“Phil Mickelson is unequivocally one of the greatest golfers of this generation,’’ Norman said. “His contributions to the sport and connection to fans around the globe cannot be overstated and we are grateful to have him. He strengthens an exciting field for London where we’re proud to launch a new era for golf.”
Not long after the story broke, Mickelson issued the above statement announcing his return while maintaining a plan for continued therapy and his intention to play the major championships. Presumably next week’s U.S. Open is a go.