GOLF legend Phil Mickelson was DUMPED by sponsors KPMG & Amstel Light following 'offensive remarks about Saudi Arabia's breakingaway tour'.

Mickelson spoke with Alan Shipnuck to discuss his concerns regarding Saudi Arabia's human right record, but he was willing to overlook them to pressure the PGA Tour.

Six-time major champion Greg Norman is leading the PGA Tour.

Since then, he has apologised and taken a break. He also stated that he is open to accepting sponsorships that end their partnership.

Two major corporations have now done exactly this.

KPMG, which has supported the American since 2008, stated to Sportico that "KPMG US" and Phil Mickelson had mutually agreed not to continue their sponsorship.

"We wish him all the best."

Amstel Light also followed the example of Heineken, their parent company. Heineken stated that they made the decision to separate from Phil Mickelson's partnership and ended Amstel Light’s relationship with him.

After announcing his sabbatical, the 51-year old could miss the Masters at Augusta in six months.

He has been awarded the green jacket three times.

The ground has not shown much support for the breakaway league. Rory McIlroy criticized Mickelson at the weekend calling his comments "Naivety, selfish, egotistical and ignorant".

Mickelson released a statement Tuesday saying: "Though it may not look like this now due to my recent comments, I have always acted in the best interests of golf, my peers and sponsors, as well as my fans."

"There are two problems with off-record comments. The first is that they may be shared without my consent. But the larger issue is that I used words that I deeply regret and that don't reflect my true feelings.

"It was reckless. I offended people. I'm deeply sorry for my words. I am beyond disappointed. I will try to learn from it and self-reflect.

Mickelson did however stress that he believes the way sport is run must change.

He said, "Golf desperately requires change. Real change is always preceded and accompanied by disruption.

"I knew from the beginning that any new idea would be met with criticism. To inspire change, I chose to be there to lead the charge and take the hits publically.