Phil Mickelson will not play in LIV Golf’s first event of the season, which will be held under the lights in Saudi Arabia this week.

LIV event replaced Greg Norman as CEO. Scott O'Neill was named the new CEO earlier this month, marking a potential new direction for the league's strategic direction. O’Neill built a reputation for enhancing marketing strategies and was in part credited with reinvigorating the 76ers brand during his time with Philadelphia.

This adjustment in his plans brings Ollie Schniederjans in as his replacement. Schniederjans, who recently claimed victory on the Asian Tour—his first in nine years—has been selected to fill Mickelson's spot in the Saudi Arabia event.