Phil Mickelson will no longer serve as host of the PGA Tour's the American Express tournament in La Quinta, California following the fallout over his comments about a proposed Saudi-backed league, the Desert Sun reported on Saturday.
The six-time major winner, who has served as tournament host since 2020, will not return to that role next year and his foundation will no longer serve as its charitable arm, the paper reported, citing the PGA Tour.
The PGA Tour did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Mickelson could not be reached for comment.
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