Here's a look at the timeline of key events that have transpired in relation to both the LIV Golf Invitational Series and Phil Mickelson (courtesy Golf Channel research unit):
Spring 2021: Reports surface of a proposed Saudi-backed golf league to begin in 2022.
May 23, 2021: Phil Mickelson wins the PGA Championship, becoming golf's oldest major champion at age 50.
September 2021: The Asian Tour announces a partnership with the Saudi International, previously a DP World Tour-sanctioned event.
October 2021: LIV Golf Investments names Greg Norman CEO.