Phil Mickelson claims Jon Rahm's $500m defection proves 'LIV isn't going anywhere' and creates a bridge between the Saudi rebel circuit and the PGA Tour - as he hails Rory McIlroy's U-turn as a 'big move'

Phil Mickelson spoke defiantly Wednesday about Jon Rahm's move to LIV Golf, saying that the Spaniard's defection from the PGA shows that the breakaway league 'isn't going anywhere.'