Phil Mickelson, KPMG Mutually Agree to End Sponsorship After Saudi League Comments

The golfer's recent comments about Saudi Arabia have caused him to no longer be sponsored by the accountants.

Effective immediately, the KPMG U.S. and Phil Mickelson have mutually agreed to end their sponsorship. The organization said in a statement that they wish him the best.

Speaking about the Saudi-backed Super Golf League, Mickelson indicated to Alan Shipnuck that he might be willing to overlook human rights issues in order to gain leverage on the PGA Tour.

We know that they have a bad record on human rights. People are executed for being gay. Why would I consider it if I knew all of this? This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to change how the PGA Tour operates.

The comments were intended to be off the record.

The 51-year-old said in the post that he needs some time away.

Lefty was heavily criticized for his initial comments, which included calling the PGA Tour a dictator.

The golfer called the interviewnaive, selfish, egotistical and ignorant.

It could have consequences for a player who makes a lot of money through endorsements.

Eben Novy-Williams @novy_williams

.@Sportico ranks Phil Mickelson 24th among the world's highest-paid athletes, and 8th highest in endorsements, thanks to deals with companies like KPMG.

Mickelson made $42 million in endorsements last year. https://t.co/MNLSG4QO5V

Workday will not be renewing the contract of Lefty when it expires ahead of the Masters, according to Shipnuck.

Lefty uses Callaway clubs and has a lifetime contract with the company.