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Nov 11, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phil Mickelson prepares to putt from just off the 18th hole during the first round of the Charles Schwab Cup Championship golf tournament at Phoenix Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports| Reuters
USA Today via Reuters
Nov 11, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phil Mickelson prepares to putt from just off the 18th hole during the first round of the Charles Schwab Cup Championship golf tournament at Phoenix Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports| Reuters
Phil Mickelson had disappeared from the golfing world for about three months. However, earlier yesterday, Phil Mickelson was sighted in California. He was in his usual outfit, playing golf at the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club. A few people spotted him playing golf with his friends and probably preparing for a comeback.
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A Twitter user recorded one of his tee shots and posted this video on the microblogging platform. We can see Phil has got bulkier and developed plenty of swing speed. This is the first time we see Mickelson after the Saudi Invitational in February 2022.
Rumors of Phil Mickelson’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. He had plenty of speed yesterday at Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club. pic.twitter.com/N3NhqwEA6v
— Fire Pit Collective (@firepitstories) April 28, 2022
Mickelson, who was very much active on social media, especially on Twitter, has not made a tweet since February. This goes on to show the impact the whole saga has had on Phil.
The golfing world was split in two as a few fans trolled him while others welcomed Phil to golf. So here are a few interesting reactions from fans about Phil Mickelson coming back and playing golf.
Swing looks awful! Strange footwork & follow thru.
— Liam Brandt (@SirSportsman) April 28, 2022
He'll struggle hitting fairways and his putting will be suspect. He's missed 5 cuts and doesn't have a Top 10 in 12 months.
— Billy Meyers (@BillyMeyers18) April 28, 2022
For the first few shots likely they had the tarp up !
— Bicyclist (@DanielJTerry1) April 28, 2022
He has clearly dropped that coffee thing for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Found cheese burgers and pizza again.
— par882 (@par882) April 28, 2022
Almost forgot about him
— Travis Fulton (@travisfulton) April 28, 2022
Freeing up the action with the untucked shirt option.
— Patrick Koenig (@PatrickjKoenig) April 28, 2022
Remember the last time he disappeared and drank only coffee for like 6 weeks and came back better. Look out now.
— Adam Novakowski (@novawowski) April 28, 2022
Phil Thickelson? https://t.co/s3ceFXCeWW
— Kevin Van Valkenburg (@KVanValkenburg) April 28, 2022
….no one thought he lost club head speed, just respect https://t.co/hhLn8aVvrj
— Maxwell Garner (@MAXgBU21) April 28, 2022
Good to see Mickelson prepping well for Centurion in June… https://t.co/DN1feSQAY4
— National Club Golfer (@NCG_com) April 28, 2022
Calves ✅
Hitting 💣 ✅
Phil’s looking a little bigger than we last saw him. https://t.co/4zjSE6DyyY— Anthony Durso (@Anthony_Durso) April 28, 2022
Phil had become golf’s Yetti – nice to see him back on the course again. Next stop Southern Hills? https://t.co/r76DlkUajE
— Alan Shipnuck (@AlanShipnuck) April 28, 2022
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Will Phil Mickelson compete in the rival league?
Phil Mickelson recently requested a release from the PGA Tour to play the inaugural event of the LIV Golf Invitational Series. The 51-year-old has shown interest in competing at the Centurian Club in June. However, Phil’s manager has revealed that there is no complete commitment from Mickelson, and he just wants to keep all his options open.
Read More – Phil Mickelson Takes the Anti-Tiger Woods Approach: Willing to Destroy PGA Tour Legacy for Obvious Reasons
According to reports, the PGA Tour president Jay Monahan will permit the PGA Tour members to compete only in the inaugural event. Furthermore, it is said that he will deny any further requests as their events clash with the PGA Tour schedule.
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Therefore, it will be interesting to see how Phil Mickelson goes ahead. By committing to the LIV Golf Invitational Series, he could invite more friction and legal battle between himself, the PGA Tour, and the Greg Norman-led series.
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