Jay Monahan Adresses If Phil Mickelson Is Suspended

PGA TOUR commissioner Jay Monahan addressed the media Tuesday and Phil Mickelson’s comments about the PGA TOUR and the Saudi Golf League were brought up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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When asked if Mickelson was suspended, Monahan stressed the Tour’s policy of never commenting on player suspensions.

Monahan also said:

“​​He stepped away on his own accord, and he’s asked for time. He’s been given that time. We don’t comment on disciplinary matters, potential matters or actual matters. But every player is accountable for their actions out here.”

Monahan also added that he has not talked to Mickelson since but, “The ball is in his court. He has said that he’s stepping away and he wants time for reflection. That’s something that I and we are going to respect and honor. When he’s ready to come back to the PGA Tour, we’re going to have that conversation. That’s a conversation I look forward to.”

So is Phil suspended? It sure seems like it. It seems like this is the Tour’s way of making him accountable for his actions with how negatively he talked about it.

PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan speaks with the media before @THEPLAYERSChamp. https://t.co/Q6V2FlAxbe

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) March 8, 2022

It’ll be interesting to see what Phil has to say himself in that first press conference back. I’d also pay a lot of money to be in that meeting between Phil and Monahan when it happens. I’m sure there will be some very passionate back and fourth during it.

Well that is if Phil doesn’t join the Saudi Golf League before then. I guess we’ll have to wait and see.

Do you think the PGA TOUR has suspended Phil?

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