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Nobody is safe as Phil Mickelson goes on Twitter blocking spree

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2 years ago

Feb 14, 2022

Phil Mickelson has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons of late. After spending much of his career building a positive reputation as one of the good guys on Tour, that perception is now being tested.

Related: Brandel Chamblee calls Mickelson a ‘highly paid ventriloquist puppet’ in scathing takedown

It started by accusing the PGA Tour of “obnoxious greed” when explaining why he would be open to playing in the controversial Saudi Golf League. Mickelson is under the impression that the stars on the PGA Tour may not be earning enough of revenue being generated.

More recently however, “Lefty” claimed that Augusta National made $3.5 million from licensing his 2010 shot off the pine needles to the 13th green in an interview with Golf Digest.

The constant critique of the Tour that has made him one of the richest men in the history of sports has drawn some ire from both media and fans.

Over the weekend, Mickelson went on a Twitter blocking spree of anyone who has made (what he perceives as) negative comments about him.

This includes everyday fans, media members, and other young professional golfers.

I just can't believe I did that. I'm such an idiot. pic.twitter.com/tunrvM497r

— No Laying Up (@NoLayingUp) February 12, 2022

Geoff Shackleford’s twitter page:

It was a fun ride, Phil. ? pic.twitter.com/jwyCzN8YeR

— Sam Harrop (@sam_golf) February 12, 2022

The list goes on and on. It will be interesting to see how this saga continues and whether it has a long-term impact on Mickelson’s legacy.

Report: Greg Norman spotted following a surprise grouping on Thursday at the Masters

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2 days ago

Apr 12, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

Greg Norman is at this week’s Masters tournament but found himself in a situation where he had to buy himself a ticket to enter the grounds.

Speaking to the Washington Post, Norman explained why he was at Augusta National:

“I’m here because we have 13 players that won 10 Masters between them. So I’m here just to support them, do the best I can to show them, ‘Hey, you know, the boss is here rooting for you.’ ”

So who was Norman following during the opening round of this year’s Masters? Well the answer may surprise you.

Per Sports Illustrated’s Bob Harig, Norman was spotted following the LIV-less grouping of Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele.

Spotted in the gallery at Augusta: Greg Norman following Rory McIlroy ? (and Scottie and Xander)

— Bob Harig (@BobHarig) April 11, 2024

We’ll find out a little later today whether Norman will make his third appearance in as many days at this year’s opening major.

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Collin Morikawa makes surprising late putter switch at Masters

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3 days ago

Apr 11, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

Collin Morikawa has had plenty of success with a blade in his hands over the course of his young career, but after a lean spell on the greens lately, it appears that the 27-year-old is ready to try something new.

Related: Brooks Koepka and Sergio Garcia make significant equipment changes as 2024 Masters looms

The California-native began the year with his TaylorMade TP Soto before switching to a Logan Olson proto last month. Now at this week’s Masters, Morikawa has been spotted with a Spider Tour X, the same flatstick that Scottie Scheffler will be using at Augusta.

The move would represent a big change, but it has been a very frustrating year on the greens for Morikawa, who will hope the TaylorMade mallet can offer him a similar upturn in fortune to that of Scheffler. In 2024, Morikawa ranks 164th for Strokes Gained: Putting, and 157th for Total Putting.

We’ll keep an eye whether Morikawa puts the mallet into action on day one of the Masters.

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Dave Portnoy places monstrous outright bet for the 2024 Masters

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4 days ago

Apr 10, 2024

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Fresh off of winning $2.76 million on UConn’s victory over Purdue on Monday night, Barstool Sports’ founder Dave Portnoy has just placed a massive bet for this year’s Masters.

Tweeting on Wednesday morning, Portnoy revealed that he has placed $300,000 on Scottie Scheffler to win this year’s Masters at odds of +450.

Should he win, that’d be a total payout of $1.65 million.

Keep the momentum. For people who wanted me to hedge for is why I didn't. So I could take another shot at glory. #DKPartner #scotty pic.twitter.com/X9a0X8HOTZ

— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) April 10, 2024

Scheffler is one of the shortest priced favorites of recent times at the Masters, and is looking for what would be his third win in his last four events.