After a reporter asked him several questions about the controversy surrounding his switch to the LIV Golf series funded by the Saudi Arabian wealth fund, Phil angrily snapped, "let it go, dude."

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On the third hole of his first round at the British Open, Phil Mickelson smiled.

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The reporter asked the same question three times during the press conference.

The reporter followed up on the admission that the Royal & Ancient club asked him not to attend two celebratory dinners, including one for former winners.

He still believes he made the right decision, despite the fact that he joined LIV Golf.

After making comments about the Saudi government being "scary motherf-ckers" who killed a Washington Post journalist and "executed people over there for being gay", Lefty got into hot water. Lefty joined the new tour last month and has played in two tournaments, though he is not allowed to play on the tour. Tiger Woods said during a Tuesday press conference that LIV Golf defectors turned their backs on what allowed them to get to this position.

Big Number

$200 million is the amount of money. According to the Golf Channel, it is the amount of the contract that is worth. His career earnings on the PGA Tour easily surpass his 95 million in career earnings.

If LIV Golf players will be allowed to play in future British Opens and other major tournaments. The head of the British Open's governing body said Wednesday it's not on his agenda to ban LIV Golf players, though he will review the tournament's qualification criteria.

Tangent

A black T-shirt and a black quarter zip sweater was the most talked about item of clothing on the course. His decision to not wear a polo caused a stir on social media, sparking questions about whether or not he broke the sport's dress code.

Phil Mickelson doesn't agree with Tiger Woods on LIV Golf, but he's happy about it.

What is the dress code for golf players? There is a golf magazine.