Golf-'Divisive' Mickelson rules out 2025 Ryder Cup captaincy

Oct 20, 2023; Doral, Florida, USA; Phil Mickelson plays his shot from the 14th tee during the first round of the LIV Golf Miami golf tournament at Trump National Doral. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports/ File photo

(Reuters) - Phil Mickelson has distanced himself from the prospect of captaining the U.S. team at the 2025 Ryder Cup as he says there is too much hostility towards him from PGA Tour players following his switch to the Saudi-backed LIV circuit.

U.S. Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson was heavily criticised after his side were beaten heavily by Europe last year. Changes are expected before the next Ryder Cup in 2025, which will be staged at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York.