Mickelson Open To Detroit Return If Petition Gets 50,000 Signatures
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The bizarre saga of Phil Mickelson and his protest of Detroit’s tour stop over a news story this week has taken another bizarre turn. This time Mickelson has softened his stance and is willing to consider a return in 2022 if a fan’s petition hits 50,000 signatures. He’s also vowing to match the charitable funds raised for The Children’s Foundation in Detroit.
While some might think this is a cynical PIP play—engagement!—it’s also an unprecedented twist but certainly a more manageable way out of an awkward over-reaction by the PGA Champion.
From ESPN.com’s Tom VanHaaren:
"People were awesome and they were so nice, so I would say this, I don't want it to be divisive," Mickelson said Friday. "I didn't like the way that felt with the reporter. The people here were so nice that I'll make a deal with them. There's a guy, Mike Sullivan, trying to raise 50,000 signatures. If he gets 50,000 and all of those 50,000 agree to do one random act of kindness for another member of the community, I'm in."
