It was the first word from the Mickelson camp since February 22,when Mickelson apologised for explosive remarks in a book excerpt by Alan Shipnuck in which he disparaged the Saudis behind Greg Norman’s attempt at a rival league and said he wanted leverage against the “obnoxious greed” of the PGA Tour.
Norman’s plan for a rival league suffered a big setback in February when Mickelson,viewed as a chief recruiter for Norman,was quoted by Shipnuck as saying the Saudis were “scary motherf---ers” to get involved with,” and that he was working with Norman to get leverage for changes he wanted on the PGA Tour.