Phil Mickelson’s Masters partner seen wearing PGA Tour branded shirt despite LIV rift, social media reacts

At some point after Viktor Hovland’s Azela-colored polo shirt made headlines within the first spherical of the Masters Tournament, one other golfers shirt drew consideration.

Shortly after the second spherical of motion obtained underway at Augusta Nationwide, Phil Mickelson’s enjoying companion Si Woo Kim was seen carrying a polo shirt with the phrases “PGA Tour.”

Kim’s vogue selection is noteworthy on condition that Mickelson, a three-time Masters champion, defected to rival LIV circuit in 2022.

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Si Woo Kim of South Korea performs a shot on the primary gap throughout the second spherical of the 2023 Masters Match at Augusta Nationwide Golf Membership on April 07, 2023, in Augusta, Georgia. (Photograph by Patrick Smith/Getty Pictures)

“What a legend…” one Twitter user identified in reference to Kim’s apparel.

The 27-year-old South Korean skilled golfer is sponsored by PGA Tour Golfwear.

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One other observer wrote, “Not all heroes put on capes.”

Kim’s clothes selection may not have been directed at Mickelson, since he has beforehand been seen carrying PGA Tour-themed shirts up to now. 

Mickelson’s take care of LIV Golf is reportedly price an estimated $200 million. 

Si Woo Kim of South Korea seems on from the primary gap throughout the second spherical of the 2023 Masters Match at Augusta Nationwide Golf Membership on April 07, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photograph by Patrick Smith/Getty Pictures)

In December, Augusta Nationwide Golf Membership officers introduced that golfers who certified for the Masters based mostly on its earlier standards could be eligible to play on this yr’s match.

Bubba Watson, Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Sergio Garcia, Patrick Reed and Charl Schwartzel make-up a gaggle of six earlier Grasp champions who defected from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf.

Mickelson is the captain of LIV’s HyFlyers GC squad and has been recognized to daybreak LIV- themed attire on the golf course.

Phil Mickelson of America performs his tee shot on the fourth gap throughout the second spherical of the 2023 Masters Match at Augusta Nationwide Golf Membership on April 07, 2023, in Augusta, Georgia. (Photograph by David Cannon/Getty Pictures)

Mickelson cited private causes when he introduced his intentions to sit down out of the 2022 Masters match.

The six-time main winner completed the second spherical at Augusta Nationwide at 4-under.

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Kim is sitting on the minimize line at 1-over par. His spouse, Ji Hyun Oh, made headlines by outplaying her husband on the Masters Par 3 Contest on Wednesday at Augusta Nationwide.