According to The Scotsman, Mickelson played with a group that included Majed Al-Sorour, the CEO of the Saudi Golf Federation, U.S. sports consultant Colin Neville and London financier Andrew Gardiner. Neville works for The Raine Group, which was announced as a Premier Golf League partner, and Gardiner is a director at Barclays Capital.
Earlier this week PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan sent an email to players about the startup league, and in one portion said players would not be allowed to be members of both.
“I asked a lot of questions today and there are some very interesting ideas and it seems very well put together,” Mickelson said. “I think a huge aspect of it is about the fans. Before I formulate an opinion, I’ll look at whether or not this is a good thing for fans, is this a good thing for sponsors and is it going to be good for television? How does it affect all those involved?”
The Premier Golf League’s current strategy is for 48 of the world’s top players to compete in 18 54-hole events worldwide, and with $10 million purses for each tournament. There would also be individual and team formats.
Mickelson opened the Saudi International with a four-under 66 and is just two off the lead.
