Phil Mickelson recently expressed concern about the mow patterns on the rough shared by the Skins Game producer Chad Mumm. He said he would prefer a down grain and didn't want it too long, as it appeared in the photographs.Mickelson is a six-time major champion and one of the greatest golfers in the modern era. He currently plays on the LIV Golf circuit and is captain of HyFlyers GC.On Monday, December 8, Chad Mumm shared a couple of photographs of a mow pattern and asked fans which one they would prefer.The six-time major champion replied to the photograph and pointed out another thing."In truth, I'm more concerned with the mow pattern of the rough. I’d prefer down grain and not too long 👍👍"Phil Mickelson @PhilMickelsonLINK@chadmumm In truth, I’m more concerned with the mow pattern of the rough. I’d prefer down grain and not too long 👍👍Is Phil Mickelson competing at the Grant Thornton Invitational?Phil Mickelson is not competing at the Grant Thornton Invitational, the upcoming joint event by the LPGA and PGA Tour. For the uninitiated, the veteran golfer is not eligible for PGA Tour events after joining LIV Golf a few years ago.Mickelson hasn't been active on the golf course since and was last seen at the LIV Golf Team Championship in August. This was his best season on the Saudi-backed circuit, where he posted two top-ten finishes, including his career-best solo third at LIV Golf Hong Kong.However, Mickelson had contrasting results in majors, where he missed three cuts and tied for 56th at the Open Championship.Here's a look at Phil Mickelson's performance in 2025:2025 LIV TournamentsLIV Golf Adelaide - T23, -2 (72-74-68)LIV Golf Hong Kong - 3, -14 (67-65-64)LIV Golf Singapore - T19, -4 (69-68-72)LIV Golf Miami - 6, -1 (69-73-73)LIV Golf Mexico City - T22, -1 (71-69-72)LIV Golf Korea - 50, +7 (75-70-78)LIV Golf Virginia - T4, -13 (67-68-65)LIV Golf Dallas - 49, +11 (77-74-76)LIV Golf Andalucía - T23, +2 (72-72-71)LIV Golf United Kingdom - T37, -1 (70-70-72)LIV Golf Chicago - T25, -1 (68-71-73)LIV Golf Indianapolis - T40, -6 (67-72-68)LIV Golf Michigan (Stroke Play) - T29, -2 (68)2025 PGA TourMasters Tournament - Missed Cut, +5 (75-74)PGA Championship - Missed Cut, +9 (79-72)U.S. Open - Missed Cut, +8 (74-74)The Open Championship - T56, +1 (70-72-76-67)