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Phil Mickelson Returns for LIV Golf’s South Africa Debut

His comeback doubles as a bid to protect his LIV status ahead of the Masters.

Overview

  • HyFlyers GC confirmed Mickelson’s return with a “Cap is back” post, and he wrote that he is “so excited to be back with the guys this week.”
  • Mickelson missed the first four events—Riyadh, Adelaide, Hong Kong and Singapore—citing a family health matter, with details undisclosed.
  • HyFlyers sit 12th of 13 teams, and Mickelson starts well below the individual safety line, placing his full‑time status at risk if he remains near the bottom.
  • LIV Golf South Africa begins Thursday at The Club at Steyn City in Johannesburg, the league’s first event on the continent, featuring 57 players over 72 holes with no cut.
  • For 2026 the purse is $30 million per event ($20M individual, $10M team with all teams paid), and organizers report roughly 90,000+ tickets sold alongside a projected near R1 billion economic boost and a $100,000 community pledge.