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Phil Mickelson is tipped for stunning return to the PGA Tour by LIV Golf’s biggest critic in the wake of his ‘family trauma’ rehab

Phil Mickelson has been told the door is not closed on the PGA Tour by his biggest critic after it emerged he has spent time in rehab dealing with 'family trauma and addiction'.

By RICH JONES · Daily Mail

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 4:30 PM

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Brandel Chamblee stated Phil Mickelson would be welcomed back to the PGA Tour if he apologized.
Mickelson reportedly recently entered and completed treatment at a facility for addiction and family trauma.
The six-time major winner had stepped away from professional golf earlier this year over personal matters.

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Golf analyst Brandel Chamblee suggested on the We Need a Fourth podcast that Phil Mickelson would be welcomed back to the PGA Tour if he apologized for joining LIV Golf. Chamblee, long considered one of Mickelson's fiercest critics, noted that the golf world is forgiving and would embrace the six-time major champion following his recent personal struggles.

The comments follow reports that Mickelson recently completed treatment at an addiction center for family trauma and addiction after stepping away from professional golf earlier this year. His potential return to the PGA Tour also comes amid instability for LIV Golf following the withdrawal of Saudi funding.

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