Column: Mickelson wins part of the battle, loses the war


              PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan speaks during a press conference at East Lake Golf Club prior to the start of the Tour Championship golf tournament Wednesday Aug 24, 2022, in Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
            
              LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman tosses beer to fans on the 18th green during the final round of the LIV Golf Invitational-Boston tournament, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, in Bolton, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
            
              Phil Mickelson wears shorts on the practice putting green before the second round of the LIV Golf Invitational-Boston tournament, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Bolton, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
            
              Phil Mickelson follows through on a tee shot on the second hole during the first round of the LIV Golf tournament, Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in Bolton, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
            
              Rory McIlroy celebrates with the trophy after winning the Tour Championship golf tournament at East Lake Golf Club Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Column: Mickelson wins part of the battle, loses the war