LIV GOLF SOUTH AFRICA

March 21, 2026

Phil Mickelson

The Club at Steyn City

HyFlyers GC

Quick Quotes

Q. Your first round with Michael today. How was is playing with him in competition?

PHIL MICKELSON: It was awesome. We had a lot of fun, and we both played very well, and we're pushing each other to keep making birdies, so we kept it going, and gosh, he shot 8-under and just -- you could see his firepower, see what a talented player he is. I tried to keep up. I got off to a good start. I fell one shy of him today. He shot 8, I shot 7-under, and it was really a fun day.

Q. How does it feel to be back in front of crowds like this?

PHIL MICKELSON: It's just fun to be back playing. I really missed it. I really missed it. I'm glad I'm here. I wish I played better the first day, but I'm really having fun. It's just fun to be back playing.