Phil Mickelson on Tiger Woods’ LIV Golf criticism: ‘I certainly respect his opinion’ but ‘couldn’t be happier’ with decision

One of, if not the most famous men’s golfer of all-time broke his silence Tuesday on the growing list of defectors joining the controversial LIV Golf Series. On Thursday, as the 150th Open Championship teed off, perhaps the most well-known face in the breakaway league responded.

On Tuesday, Tiger Woods said the members of the Saudi Arabia-funded league had “turned their backs on what got them into this position,” referring to leaving…