In less than two days, New York will witness one of the biggest showdowns: the Ryder Cup. Among the best golf has to offer, one notable name will remain absent: Phil Mickelson . Since the preparations for the biennial event rolled out, Mickelson kept his distance. Most likely, he might not be seen behind the ropes when Team USA tees off on Friday morning. But why?

Many hoped Lefty would lead the American squad at Bethpage. Their reasoning was simple. Mickelson holds a historical Ryder Cup record: 12 appearances as a player (the most in the event’s history) and a vice-captain role in 2021. He has a record of 21.5 points with 18 wins, 22 losses, and 7 halves – the most for Team USA. Moreover, Bethpage Black is the same course where he twice finished as a runner-up in the US Opens. So, it

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