Phil Mickelson believes LIV Golf could well move to 72 holes from its current 54-hole format in the future, however one big hurdle in making that change lies in the way

Shane Lowry has expressed a newfound admiration for Phil Mickelson following their final round together at the Masters, describing it as "fun" and a highlight despite his own disappointing performance.

Nick Faldo found Phil Mickelson’s silence to be deafening. The two legendary golfers have been at odds ever since Mickelson left the PGA Tour to join controversial LIV Golf in 2022. They crossed paths earlier this week at the Masters Champions Dinner in Augusta, Ga., where the retired Faldo is on hand commenting for Sky Sports.

Hence, the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR), which helps determine major championship fields, does not award LIV Golf OWGR points. Other reasons, such as player relegation and promotion, have played into this decision, but the 54-hole structure is one big factor why.

AUGUSTA, Ga. — There was a time when Phil Mickelson could hardly walk around Augusta National without a massive, Tiger-level wave of humanity flowing in his wake. Calls of “Let’s go Phil!” echoed through the pines with every round.

Mickelson has been playing, by his standards, some very ordinary golf since last year’s Masters. He finished 47th last week in the 54-man field at the LIV Golf event at Doral, a course where he’s won and often played well in the past. But Augusta is Augusta for him, and that fact was not lost on Finau.

Anthony Kim posted his worst LIV Golf finish to date in Miami, while Phil Mickelson once again finished in the bottom 10.

One of the biggest differences between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour is that the Tour events are typically 72-hole tournaments while LIV Golf events are 54-hole tournaments. But it sounds like LIV Golf could be considering a change in that regard.

Shane Lowry has opened up on playing alongside LIV Golf star Phil Mickelson during the final round at the Masters this year, having struggled at Augusta National across the weekend

Shane Lowry was full of praise for Phil Mickelson after they played together during the final round of the Masters.