Phil Mickelson, one of the first players to join LIV Golf, welcomed McIlroy’s comments, acknowledging that they “probably weren’t easy to say.”
The six-time major winner faced heavy scrutiny for his decision to sign up for the breakaway tour but believes Rahm’s recent arrival could act as the “bridge to bring both sides together.
“Let’s not use this as an opportunity to pile on,” Mickelson said in a post on X, formerly Twitter, responding to quotes posted from McIlroy’s podcast interview.
“Rather, It’s time for me and others to let go of our hostilities and work towards a positive future … until an agreement is reached it will be business as usual for both sides but hopefully without the needless disdain.”
The first LIV Golf tournament of the season tees off February 2 at LIV Golf Mayakoba in Mexico.