‘Growing the Game by Shrinking the Trousers’: Golf World Reacts to Phil Mickelson’s Famous Calves

Phil Mickelson is one of the most talked-about players today in the world of sports. The six-time major winner has been in controversy ever since he made up his mind to join the breakaway league. Since then, everything that has something to do with Mickelson becomes news. And it’s not just the fans who make it that big, but the leagues themselves love to fidget around with such small things. LIV Golf recently posted a video of Mickelson playing in shorts, and fans had all kinds of reactions to it.

Phil Mickelson wears shorts in a LIV Golf tournament

Lefty is known for his unique golf caps, stylish polo shirts, and a permanent smile on his face. However, there is one more addition to the golfer’s style statement after LIV Golf’s recent announcement. Greg Norman recently announced that players are allowed to wear shorts on the field to break the traditional dress code of golf.

Mickelson’s fans love the way he has worked on his calves. And right after Norman’s announcement regarding shorts, the golfer made it to the field wearing a pair. However, Mickelson has never boasted about working on his fitness, all eyes were on the player’s bulky, strong calves.

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After everything Mickelson has done to bring change in the golf world, it was his responsibility to bring about the recent trend of wearing shorts on the field. And the fans loved it!

Golf fans react to Mickelson playing in shorts

Soon after LIV Golf posted the video of the golf legend playing in shorts, fans could not resist giving all kinds of crazy reactions to it. The comments section was soon full of fans talking about the golfer and his calves. But it was not just the calves that people talked about. Some brought LIV Golf into the picture. “They’re growing the game by shrinking the trousers,” a fan said referring to Mickelson’s shorts. Here are a few reactions to the viral video:

Mickelson was one of the first few players to join the LIV Golf league. He initially lost quite a few fans after making his decision to join LIV. But looking at the current scenario, Mickelson seems to be gathering his fans’ love once again.

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