Phil Mickelson is known for his fearless attitude. Being probably one of the most straightforward players of all time, Mickelson was once questioned about how his rivalry with the golfing legend, Tiger Woods, affected him.
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Lefty was quick to address this rivalry against Righty, a.k.a, Tiger Woods. He viewed the issue in a positive tone and made all of us think of it in a completely different light than most would imagine.
‘I probably would have won some more tournaments’ Phil Mickelson on rivalry with Woods
Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods are both two of golf’s most popular faces, in contemporary times. This duo, however, has not always been on friendly terms.
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There was a time when the two had a rivalry against one another. Things were just not the same for the pro golfers and the rest of the golfing world around this time.
However, with time, their relationship has evolved through thick and thin. Mickelson was once asked what he thinks of his old rivalry with Woods.
As a matter of fact, against all our apprehension, Phil actually decided to show the world the brighter side of the matter at hand. He appreciated Tiger Woods for pushing him to work harder and be better at the game.
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LAS VEGAS, NV – NOVEMBER 20: (L-R) Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods shake hands during a press conference before The Match at Shadow Creek Golf Course on November 20, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images for The Match)
Mickelson and his move to LIV Golf
Phil Mickelson is one of the most well-known golfers of our time. His skill is unmatched by probably anyone in this generation. So obviously, when he defected to LIV Golf, it made heads turn.
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AL MUROOJ, SAUDI ARABIA – FEBRUARY 03: Phil Mickelson of the United States looks down the 12th hole during day one of the PIF Saudi International at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club on February 3, 2022 in Al Murooj, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Oisin Keniry/Getty Images)
Phil Mickelson explained the reason for his move by saying, “This new path is a fresh start, one that is exciting for me at this stage of my career and is clearly transformative…”
Phil also pointed out how this allowed him to introspect and be present for the people he cared about. However, Phil did not give up on his lifetime membership and is fighting hard to not do so.
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