It was three years ago this month that the LIV Tour debuted in London with plenty of relevant stars from the PGA Tour making the jump to the big-money tour backed by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund. It was two years ago this month when the PGA Tour and PIF announced a framework agreement that could in some way unite men’s golf again.

LIV 'framework agreement' and not only have the two sides failed to come together, they now appear farther apart than ever.

Phil Mickelson was in contention at LIV Golf's event in Virginia, which was won by Joaquin Niemann, and the six-time major champion believes the breakaway tour is moving in the right direction