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A triumphant return: Mickelson takes the Claret Jug to Callaway HQ

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It began with a simple text message to Callaway CEO Chip Brewer…”Can I stop by?”

Shortly after, dressed in shorts and flip flops, 2013 Open Champion Phil Mickelson strolled into Callaway Golf’s headquarters in Carlsbad, Calif., with the Claret Jug.

“I know there’s a lot of you,” Mickelson said on Twitter, “but I want everyone to hold the jug.”

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Mickelson’s visit to Callaway is a testament to the relationship that he has with the Callaway Golf family. He has been an endorser of the company since his switch from Titleist in 2004, and has won four of his five majors championships using Callaway’s product.

He’s highly involved in their R&D process, which is evident with two of Callaway’s latest products — the X Hot 3Deep fairway woods, which were created with him in mind, as well as the Callaway Mack Daddy 2 wedges, which are offered with a “U Grind” on the sole that Mickelson helped create.

When Mickelson wins, he is very vocal about his trust in Callaway’s equipment, and his positive feeling about the company as a whole.

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Mickelson with Callaway CEO Chip Brewer at Callaway Golf HQ on July 24.

In an interview after he re-upped his endorsement contract with Callaway in 2009, Mickelson said:

“I can’t imagine playing this game without Callaway management’s support behind me and Callaway’s equipment in my bag,” said Mickelson. “Both have contributed to my success and I’m planning on their support throughout the rest of my professional career.”

Like a lot of golf fans, I’ve rooted hard for Lefty throughout the years. Moments like this make me proud to be a Mickelson fan, and I’m sure hundreds of Callaway employees feel the same way right now.

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  1. Sean

    Jul 27, 2013 at 2:34 pm

    Class move by Phil.

  2. yo!

    Jul 27, 2013 at 11:07 am

    phil and tiger ….2 guys i enjoy watching on the course

  3. Simone oche

    Jul 26, 2013 at 10:27 pm

    As the Aussies say -good on ye. Classy move keep it up Phil. Good luck at the PGA. Pinehurst 2014 is your destiny.

  4. G

    Jul 26, 2013 at 8:47 pm

    Yes! Yes! Yes! Phil is da man. A real man. So proud.

  5. Rick

    Jul 26, 2013 at 4:27 pm

    Phil you are what a true champ should be!!!! “you are way above the rest”

  6. Martin

    Jul 26, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    Everytime I read a story about Phil, he does something to make me smile.

  7. Scott Rose

    Jul 26, 2013 at 1:49 am

    First, I’m an avid supporter of Phil.. He get’s it. He’s the next Arnie…any doubters need to check it. PM versus the rest of the field when it comes to winning and promoting the game of golf with class and dignity: there is no comparison. Well done Phil, and thank you.

  8. Patrick

    Jul 25, 2013 at 9:08 pm

    Product loyalty, family loyalty, caddie loyalty. True hall of famer

  9. Todd

    Jul 25, 2013 at 7:21 pm

    Pure class. Way to go, Phil!

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