Phil Mickelson Signs LIV Golf Contract Reportedly Worth Approximately $200M

The golf tour backed by Saudi Arabia has a new signing.

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He plans on playing in the majors.

The range of the contract is $200 million, according to a report from the Golf Channel.

According to Mark Cannizzaro of the New York Post, Lefty will compete in a golf event in London. The details of his deal are still being worked out.

The biggest star in the group is the 51-year-old.

The news was widely expected after the golfer telegraphed his intentions during an interview.

The Saudi regime has a horrible record on human rights, according to the six-time major champion. He said the Saudi league was a chance to change the way the tour operates.

The comments drew a lot of mockery. He apologized for the comments.

Lefty was persona non grata on the tour. He hasn't competed since the Farmers Insurance Open in January and some are wondering if he will ever return to the tour.

The PGA Tour issued a statement about the tournament.

The Saudi Golf League's London event has not been authorized to be participated in by members of thePGA Tour. The members who violate the tournament regulations will be disciplined.

It's not clear if signing with LIV Golf will affect his eligibility for the major tournaments.

The U.S. Open will take place in June of 2022. If he plays, it will be the first test of how well the tour can fight off the threat.