Overview
- HyFlyers GC announced Wade Ormsby will replace Mickelson in Hong Kong, the veteran having also filled in at Adelaide and owning two Hong Kong Open victories.
- Mickelson previously sat out Riyadh and Adelaide after stating he would miss the first two events to address a family health matter, with Ollie Schniederjans substituting in Riyadh.
- No return date has been given, and with events in Singapore and South Africa following Hong Kong, reports note he could miss more tournaments if circumstances remain unchanged.
- Mickelson is reported to be about 12 points below the league’s safety line as LIV increases relegations to 11 full‑time players this season, and each missed start deepens the deficit.
- He has not played competitively since last August, and observers have noted a decline in his social media activity alongside outside criticism of his team stewardship.