Phil Mickelson told Greg Norman exactly what he thought of him after being removed by LIV GolfGreg Norman has opened up on his tenure as LIV Golf CEO and commissioner and the reaction he received from Phil Mickelson after the Australian was ushered out of his roleView 2 Images Phil Mickelson made his feelings clear to Greg Norman after his departure (Image: Aitor Alcalde/LIV Golf/Getty Images)Greg Norman has revealed that Phil Mickelson was among the players who reached out to thank him for his efforts after the Australian was ushered out as CEO of LIV Golf. Article continues belowTwo-time major champion Norman became golf's most divisive figure as a result of the breakaway, leaving fractures in the sport that have yet to be healed. He would be removed from his post as CEO in January as the league hired a more statesmanlike leader in Scott O'Neil. Norman says Mickelson, Ian Poulter, and Lee Westwood were among the players to show their appreciation to the 70-year-old after his association with LIV came to an end. In the interview, Norman said his three years as LIV's commissioner and CEO took a significant toll on him.