It's been an eventful last couple of months for one of the most recognizable PGA Tour stars in the world, Phil Mickelson. Mickelson has been at the forefront of the controversial, Saudi-backed Super Golf League, which had emerged as a potential challenger to the PGA. The British golf star made headlines, first for suggesting that the league would be good for the PGA, then for his appalling comments on negotiating with the rival golf league. Mickelson had to end some of his partnerships with sponsors after his comments. On Monday, a shocking decision was made on Mickelson's 2022 Masters status, as reported by ESPN.

Three-time Masters champion Phil Mickelson will not play in next month's tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, marking the first time since 1994 that he won't compete there.

ESPN reports that three-time Masters champion Phil Mickelson won't compete at the 2022 installment of the iconic PGA Tour major championship. It's the first time since 1994 that Mickelson won't be at Augusta National.

Mickelson released an apology following his ill-advised comments, during which he stated that he would be taking a break from the PGA. It's not yet clear if Mickelson has been suspended by the Tour, or if the decision to bow out of the 2022 Masters is his own.

Either way, it's clear that the PGA star is going to feel the effects of his comments on the rival golf league for some time.