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‘Nice piece of fiction’ – Phil Mickelson involved in fiery Twitter spat with golf journalist
Phil Mickelson has never been short of words. And he loves a bit of Twitter. Put the two together and he certainly has a bit of fun.
A month ago, many of the LIV players were seen by some as the real heros of the Masters, the first time that LIV and PGA Tour players have come head-to-head in an official capacity.
Now,as we look towards this week’s PGA Championship, Lefty is in on a row surrounding the ‘changes’ in qualifying for the second major of the year, and a conspiracy that sees a collusion between the strongest organizations.
After Talor Gooch had been told to qualify for the US Open, the recent back-to-back winner on the LIV Tour received the full backing of his tour colleague and six-time major winner.
Hey Mike,what about changing a rule and making it retroactive to exclude someone who has already qualified? How can Talor Gooch not take that personal? It’s a direct attack on him and his career. How does it benefit the usga or US open? It doesn’t. Just a d!*k move.
— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) May 5, 2023
Mickelson was soon back to work, though, admitting he’d been a bit “chippy” on Twitter, and rewarded his followers with a few golf tips.
I’ve been a bit “chippy” on Twitter lately. In honor of that, here’s a chipping tip to help you get out of some tough lies. @HyFlyers_GC pic.twitter.com/Of66LDUAIp
— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) May 10, 2023
However, he got back to his fiery self after golf commentator Eamon Lynch had written a piece saying the 52-year-old was “trading a reputation forged by a green jacket for one more befitting a tin foil hat.”
Lefty wasn’t having it, tweeting his reply and suggesting there was a “blind faith in the PGA Tour.”
Nice piece of fiction. In reality, your blind trust in PGA Tour is comical given they are under investigation for countless antitrust violations that have now been expanded to include PGA of America, USGA, and ANGC. should it include you too?? Probably
See you next week ?— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) May 13, 2023
Lynch was back, questioning Mickelson’s show of loyalty and trust, pointing to a soon-to-be-released book by convicted insider trader Billy Walters.
Your attorney told lawyers on both sides you wouldn’t testify and if called would exercise your 5th amendment right against self-incrimination. And you repaid $1m. Your civic-mindedness is admirable. pic.twitter.com/Ew4dECCYC9
— Eamon Lynch (@eamonlynch) May 13, 2023
Most readers were safely on the side of the 2021 PGA Champion, summed up by one particular respondent:
“One of America’s most sacred legal principles is the Fifth’s right against self-incrimination,” he wrote. “It is abhorrent to say someone is guilty because they did not testify in a court of law. Shame on you, Eamon.”
If we thought the Masters was explosive, wait for Oak Hill!
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“Is it a Titleist?” – Jerry Seinfeld shares never-before-heard details of iconic scene
On Thursday, legendary comedian Jerry Seinfeld joined the Rich Eisen Show and shared an awesome story from a “Seinfeld” episode titled “The Marine Biologist.”
In the episode, a golf ball goes into the blow hole of a whale. According to Seinfeld, that was never in the episode’s script.
Seinfeld recalls saying the night before the filming of the episode, “What if what puts the whale in distress is Kramer’s golf ball?”
“He’s hitting golf balls at the beach. George is at the beach with a girl, we haven’t connected them!”
“We write that speech the night before at two o’clock in the morning…The sea was angry that day my friend.”
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Kramer finishes the iconic scene by asking “Is it a Titleist?” Seinfeld told Eisen the show sought Titleist’s permission to mention its name, saying the ball had to be a Titleist. Fortunately for lovers of the iconic show, the company agreed.
If (somehow) you’re unfamiliar with the scene, check it out below.
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Phil Mickelson drops big retirement hint; Says LIV will grow the game ‘on a much more global basis’
While speaking with Bloomberg, golf legend Phil Mickelson acknowledged that he is inching close towards retirement.
“I’m 53 now,” Phil said, “and my career, you know, it’s — if I’m being truthful, it’s on — it’s — it’s — I’m a — it’s towards its end.”
Mickelson added that one of his focuses now is helping other young players.
“Now, I would like to help others find the same enjoyment and fulfillment that the game has provided me. I’d like them to experience that as well.”
The six-time major champion credited LIV with reaching new markets in golf to help it grow.
“I think that’s exciting for everyone involved in the game because we are going to reach markets that we didn’t reach before. I think it’s going to inspire more golf courses, inspire more manufacturers selling clubs and equipment, but also inspiring young kids to try to play golf professionally. I just see that the game of golf is going to grow on a much more global basis because of the excitement and the presence that LIV Golf has.”
Mickelson is playing at this week’s LIV Singapore and shot a first round 72 (+1).
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Tiger explains why golf has ‘negative connotations’ for daughter Sam
While Tiger Woods’ son, Charlie, has certainly inherited his father’s love for golf, his daughter, Sam, has not.
On Wednesday, Tiger made an appearance on The Today Show with Carson Daly and explained his daughter’s relationship with golf.
“Golf has negative connotations for her. When she was growing up, golf took daddy away from her. I had to pack, I had to leave, and I was gone for weeks. So, there were negative connotations to it.
“We developed our own relationship and our own rapport outside of golf. We do things that doesn’t involve golf. Meanwhile, my son and I, everything we do is golf related.”
The nine-minute interview touches on plenty of other subjects, such as Tiger’s relationship with his late father, Earl.
It’s arguably the most open we’ve seen the 15-time major champion in an interview and is most definitely worth watching.
Tiger Woods sits down with Carson Daly to talk about golf, growing up in Southern California, his father and his new apparel line, Sun Day Red. pic.twitter.com/2TFbSNxzxq
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) May 1, 2024
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