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Officials of the Waste Management Phoenix Open took the high road Tuesday when asked about Phil Mickelson ’s decision to skip their upcoming tournament in order to play in the Saudi International. If you don’t compete in Saudi Arabia , does that mean you also don’t go to China?
© Ben Jared / PGA TOUR / GettyPhil Mickelson is opting out of the Waste Management Open in order to play the European Tour's Saudi International tournament.
"I watched Dustin (Johnson) win the title last year and thought the course looked like an interesting challenge," Mickelson said in a statement, according to ESPN's Bob Harig. "Having so many talented players on show also made it look like a much more established tournament than one in its inaugural year. I have enjoyed my previous visits to the Middle East and am looking forward to playing in a new country and doing my bit to grow the game in the Kingdom."
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Mickelson , who is skipping a longtime staple on his schedule, the Waste Management Phoenix Open the same week, told ESPN at the American Express that 30. The European Tour came under heavy criticism for agreeing to schedule an event in Saudi Arabia when it was first announced due to the
The Waste Management Open, held at TPC Scottsdale in Arizona, draws more fans than any other PGA Tour event and has been a staple of Mickelson's schedule. Lefty's played in each edition of the event since 1990 and captured the title in 1996, 2005, and 2013.
The Saudi International runs the same weekend as the Waste Management Open, from Jan. 30 - Feb. 3. Mickelson will be joined by the likes of Brooks Koepka, Patrick Reed, Tony Finau, Henrik Stenson, and Sergio Garcia in the field.
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