Phil Mickelson Set to Drop Brendan Steele? HyFlyers Shake-Up Coming for 2026! 😳🔥
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🔥 Major drama in LIV Golf!
Phil Mickelson’s HyFlyers GC could be heading for a massive roster shake-up ahead of the 2026 season — and longtime teammate Brendan Steele is suddenly on the bubble.
Despite winning a LIV Golf event just 18 months ago AND finishing inside the Open Zone, Steele still hasn’t been told if he’s returning. With Scott O’Neil pushing for a stronger, more competitive league — and OWGR points possibly coming to LIV in 2026 — every roster decision now carries massive weight.
⛳ In this video, we break down:
✔ Why Brendan Steele is “walking on thin ice”
✔ Mickelson’s surprising hesitation to re-sign him
✔ How the HyFlyers’ rebuild and Drop Zone cuts complicate everything
✔ Why Steele is still the most successful player on Mickelson’s roster
✔ What OWGR approval would mean for LIV Golf teams
✔ Whether the HyFlyers will bring in a major new signing
✔ The personal bond between Mickelson and Steele — and why it may not be enough
Steele has made it clear:
“I’d love to have another shot at it.”
But does Mickelson agree?
With the HyFlyers struggling for competitiveness and the PIF demanding results after $1.4B in losses, Mickelson must decide between loyalty… or winning.
💬 Who should Phil Mickelson keep for 2026?
Should Brendan Steele stay or go? Comment below!
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Phil Mickelson may be gearing up for one of the biggest decisions of his Elivy golf career. Since Livy’s launch, the Highflyers GC have never been considered a title threatening squad. But with sweeping changes under new CEO Scott O’Neal and the possibility of official OWGr points entering the league as early as 2026, everything is suddenly on the line. And the player caught in the middle of Mickelson’s rebuilding plans, Brendan Steel. and he’s walking a very thin line. According to Flushing It, Steel’s future with the High Flyers remains completely undecided. Brendan Steel won on the Elivy Golf League just 18 months ago, but as of yesterday, and despite finishing in the open zone, he still didn’t know if he was going to be back on the high-flyers in 2026. Steel’s contract is up, and Mikkelson isn’t rushing to renew it. The 42-year-old could easily attract interest from other teams. After all, he’s a proven winner. His victory in Adelaide in 2024, where he outplayed two Stinger GC contenders and even John Rom remains one of the strongest moments in Highflyers history. Despite his success, Steel has spent his entire LIIV tenure with Mickelson’s squad and hopes that continues. Speaking on the uncertainty, Steele admitted, “I don’t know yet. I hope so. I love the team. I love LIV. Phil’s been my men my whole career.” and Cameron’s one of my closest friends as well. I’d love to have another shot at it for sure. That relationship spans more than a decade. Mickelson took Steel under his wing back in 2011 during his PGA Tour rookie year and the two have remained close ever since. Add in his bond with Cameron Tringale. It’s clear why Steel feels at home with the Highflyers, but Cinnamon doesn’t always win roster battles. Andy Ogalry has already been eliminated after slipping into the drop zone, reducing the team to just three players. Steel hopes the core group can recruit a strong new addition and rebuild their dynamic. But ultimate authority rests with Mickelson, who for now is keeping his intentions private. When asked about Steel, Mikkelson offered a promising but cautious response. I I definitely want him back. Still, the final call requires team input. And in LIIV Golf’s evolving structure, nothing is simple anymore. The friendship is real. The loyalty is genuine. But at this stage, LIIV Golf is a resultsdriven, highstakes league funded by the PF, a group that has already absorbed $1.4 billion in losses and is now aggressively seeking profitability. Every roster spot matters and this is where steel becomes incredibly valuable. He’s the only high-flyers player to have one event that Mickelson’s best finish. A third place Cameron Tringale winless. The entire team’s competitive resume leans heavily on Steel’s Adelaide breakthrough. He may not be a blockbuster signing like John Rom or Bryson Dashambo, but Steel has delivered more tangible success than any of Mickelson’s current teammates. With one open roster spot, the High Flyers have the opportunity to add another proven winner while keeping the most productive player they’ve had. Brendan Steele isn’t just an emotional favorite. He’s a Highflyers strongest competitive asset, and Phil Mickelson would be wise to bring him back for 2026.
