Phil Mickelson, one of the leading hands in the original conception of The Matchis no longer affiliated with the franchise, per The Match‘s creator and producer Bryan Zuriff.
“Phil was a phenomenal partner and he helped build this thing,” Zuriff said Sports Illustrated. “He was really good in this show. But he chose an opportunity and has taken a different path. Our show lives on because people like it.”
“Look, we’re in business with the PGA Tour,” Zuriff continued. “We’re basically a PGA Tour event. Maybe one day, LIV will figure out their stuff. Then I’ll work with whoever is appropriate.”