This adjustment in his plans brings Ollie Schniederjans in as his replacement. Schniederjans, who recently claimed victory on the Asian Tour—his first in nine years—has been selected to fill Mickelson's spot in the Saudi Arabia event.

Phil Mickelson will not play in LIV Golf’s first event of the season, which will be held under the lights in Saudi Arabia this week.

Six-time major champion Phil Mickelson announced Monday that he won’t compete in LIV Golf’s season-opening tournament in Saudi Arabia Feb. 6-8 after he suffered what he called a minor shoulder injury in the gym. The injury is not considered serious and Mickelson said he is planning in LIV’s second event in Adelaide, Australia.