This adjustment in his plans brings Ollie Schniederjans in as his replacement. Schniederjans, who recently claimed victory on the Asian Tour—his first in nine years—has been selected to fill Mickelson's spot in the Saudi Arabia event.

Phil Mickelson will not play in LIV Golf’s first event of the season, which will be held under the lights in Saudi Arabia this week.

Phil Mickelson was all set to start his season with LIV Golf Riyadh but withdrew from the event after sustaining a shoulder injury while working out.