Phil Mickelson out of the 2022 Masters – GolfWRXers react

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2 years ago

Mar 22, 2022

In our forums, our members have been reacting to the news that Phil Mickelson will not play this year’s Masters tournament.

The Masters’ website confirmed on Monday that Phil would be a non-playing former champ this year, marking the first time in 28 years that Mickelson will be absent from the competition.

Related: ‘I think he hurt the game of golf’ – Greg Norman on Mickelson’s Saudi comments

Our members have been having their say on the news, with the vast majority disappointed that Mickelson won’t be in action at the year’s opening major.

Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

PowderedToastMan: “It’s a miracle Phil’s mouth hasn’t gotten him into this kind of trouble earlier. He’s been a big talker for 30 years in the public spotlight, and it really bit him in the a** this time. Sure wish we were watching him play at Augusta. His PGA win last year was incredible and excellent TV.”
ProStryker: “I would think that if Phil wanted to make a return, that The Masters would have been the perfect place, as the folks at Augusta National are not going to tolerate hecklers and would squash all that pretty quickly. So Phil would be pretty protected on that front. So that makes me think that Augusta asked him not to come, as the media circus would distract from the prestigious event.”
KrizistheMan: “It’s obvious Augusta told him to stay away. I personally think we won’t be hearing from Phil for quite some time I think. He’s still talking to Norman, but Phil’s literally burned every other bridge he had; no sponsors, no friends on tour, and no media support.”
TheMoneyShot: “No surprise here. I wonder if he does the same thing for the U.S Open?”

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‘That looks brutal’ – First photo of Tiger Woods’ leg without sleeve shows depth of injury

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22 hours ago

Jul 23, 2024

Matt Vincenzi

It’s been a struggle of late for Tiger Woods on the golf course. The 15-time major champion has only teed it up five times in 2024, finishing 60th in The Masters and missing the cut in the other three majors. He also played in the Genesis Invitational and was forced to withdraw.

Woods has many ailments, but none as debilitating as his surgically repaired leg. Since his car accident three years ago, the 48-year-old has rarely been seen without wearing a leg sleeve. However, on Monday, a fan was able to take a photograph of Woods’ leg without the sleeve.

@blakebunkersgolf IG

??? #LOOK: A photo has emerged of Tiger Woods without his leg sleeve @TWlegion

(Via: blakebunkersgolf/IG) pic.twitter.com/ppaGLdXg8X

— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) July 22, 2024

The photo was taken at an event Tiger’s son, Charlie, was playing in by “blakebunkersgolf” on Instagram, and one of the top responses on X towards the photo was simply “That looks brutal.”

Woods has struggled with the lack of reps on the course but hasn’t given any indication as to whether his schedule will look any different come 2025.

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John Daly says this is the best golf course in Scotland…and it’s not St. Andrews

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22 hours ago

Jul 23, 2024

Matt Vincenzi

John Daly withdrew at last week’s Open Championship with a knee injury, but the 58-year-old was back on the links this week showcasing one of the most famous golf courses in the world for his fans.

While at Trump Turnberry, John Daly recorded a video of the 18th green.

In the video, the 1995 Open Champion shared his opinion that Turnberry is the best golf course in Scotland, even better than St. Andrews.

?????????? #BEST OF THE BEST — John Daly says Trump Turnberry beats out St Andrews for the title of best golf course in Scotland.

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— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) July 22, 2024

“Hey everybody, John Daly here. I’m at Trump Turnberry today. I went out and tried to play a little bit. This place is amazing. It is the best golf course in Scotland, I think. St. Andrews is my baby, but I think I just found my new baby. I’m at the 18th green right here, this thing is unreal.”

Turnberry hosted its first Open Championship in 1977, which was dubbed “The Duel in the Sun” when Tom Watson beat Jack Nicklaus by a single stroke. The most recent Open the course hosted was 2009, where Watson almost won again, but lost to Stewart Cink in a playoff.

The course is not slated to host any Open Championships in the foreseeable future.

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Popular former champ reveals why the 2025 Open Championship may be his last

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2 days ago

Jul 22, 2024

Matt Vincenzi

The Open Championship did not disappoint, as both Royal Troon and Xander Schauffele starred in the 152nd edition of the event, with the now two-time major champion pulling away on the back nine.

The Open is a tournament that hosts so many legends of the game, including past champions such as Darren Clarke. After the tournament, Clarke told the Belfast Telegraph that next year’s Open Championship at Royal Portrush may be his last.

“Yes, I made the cut here [at Royal Troon], and if I make the cut in Portrush, it will be great and all that sort of stuff, but I’ve got my name on the Jug, and I have my name on the Senior Jug, and I would feel bad taking the spot away from a young kid.

“I was a young kid once, so to take a spot away from a young kid who may fulfil his dream of playing the Championship, sure, I’ve done mine. I don’t know what I will do.”

Clarke fared well at Royal Troon, making the cut and finishing in a tie for 75th.

The Irishman is 55 years of age and is exempt in The Open until age 60 as a result of his 2011 win at Royal St. George’s.

“Royal Portrush, as we all know, is very special,” he added. “The guys all loved it the last time we were there.

“But I’ve been thinking about it quite a lot. I’m 55 now, and I’ll be 56 next year for the Open at Portrush and it may be my last one and thank you very much, that’s enough for me and I can give some young kid an opportunity that I had whenever I was starting off.

“We’ll see, but I am certainly looking forward to being back in Portrush.”