[Right_Wing_Madman]

“They are scary motherfuckers to get involved with,” Mickelson said of Saudi Arabia. “We know they killed [Jamal] Khashoggi and have a horrible record on human rights. They execute people over there for being gay. Knowing all of this, why would I even consider it? Because this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reshape how the PGA Tour operates. They’ve been able to get by with manipulative, coercive, strong-arm tactics because we, the players, had no recourse.”

Mickelson got in hot water for the above quote. But I think he became a pariah more for defying the PGA than insulting the Saudis.

[MinorityRepublican]

But I think he became a pariah more for defying the PGA than insulting the Saudis.

Not familiar with PGA and how they operate their tournament. Maybe Mickelson has a point. Competition is a good thing.

[oh8eleven]

the PGA Tour ... been able to get by with manipulative, coercive, strong-arm tactics

Like what? Did Phil ever give any examples? How do you strong-arm a golfer?