‘He Could Afford a Tailor’: Golf Fans Sternly React to Phil Mickelson’s Bizarre Champions Dinner Outfit

Published 05/17/2023, 7:50 AM EDT

Golf is unquestionably a gentleman’s game. One thing that certainly sets golf apart from other sports is its style. Golfers are expected to be in their best form, and fans always look up to see what their favorites are wearing. After his stellar performance at the Masters last month, Phil Mickelson, has returned to the PGA Championship to claim another win.

But that wasn’t why he was being talked about so fervently. At the Champions Dinner, it was his choice of attire that grabbed the attention of fans. After losing 25 pounds and feeling healthy, he is not, however, shielded from the criticism of the people, and golf fans weren’t shy about expressing their thoughts on Mickelson’s attire.

Phil Mickelson and his photo receives stern reactions from fans

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Recently, Dan Rapaport, a golf writer for Barstool Sports, shared a photo of Phil Mickelson with Collin Morikawa on his official Twitter account. The caption read: “Phil looks like the guy at LaGuardia trying to convince Collin to hop in his “uber” back to the city for only $50 cash.”

Phil looks like the guy at LaGuardia trying to convince Collin to hop in his “uber” back to the city for only $50 cash. pic.twitter.com/kH7Vb2x3qG
— Dan Rapaport (@Daniel_Rapaport) May 16, 2023

With this tweet, fans started to notice Mickelson’s suit for the event. And they had some witty remarks to make:

Phil lost 25 pounds but nobody told his tailor.
— Huge Yackman (@_bestieverchad) May 17, 2023

He looks like Eric Estrada in CHIPS FROM 1970s.
— Ron (@Ron2103310) May 17, 2023

Na Phil looks like the BOSS
— charobro (@Charobro) May 17, 2023

Tough look for Phil. Someone get this guy a tailored suit
— ZGator (@ZGator12) May 17, 2023

He can't afford a suit that fits?
— Dave P. (@Djpmidlo) May 17, 2023

Another Twitter account by the name of Fake Poulter also posted an image of Mickelson from the same day. The post read: “Phil looks like the brother no one has seen in years because he’s working odd jobs down in the Keys but came back for your uncles funeral and had to borrow one of dads suits. He’s also self medicating to get through the day of dealing with family.”

Phil looks like the brother no one has seen in years because he’s working odd jobs down in the Keys but came back for your uncles funeral and had to borrow one of dads suits. He’s also self medicating to get through the day of dealing with family. pic.twitter.com/5WESTi66CI
— Fake Poulter (@fakePOULTER) May 17, 2023

Definitely, Lefty’s suit and style wasn’t thoroughly accepted by fans. They came with hilarious comments. Some commented on his appearance and his ill-fitting suit:

Danny from Bloodline
— Patrick McConnell (@pwmcconnell) May 17, 2023

I know times are tough but I figured he could afford a tailor.
— James Lovett (@jameslovett26) May 17, 2023

That suit is not fitting him well…I think he was heavier last time it was at Tom Ford!
— Jason Hiland (@golfsub70) May 17, 2023

Sleeve and pant length questionable
— JJATX (@jjoyceatx) May 17, 2023

I know he’s got some gambling debt, but no fresh suits for the new , gaunt look?
— BROCK™️ (@brockgolfer) May 17, 2023

One user even commented on Mickelson’s health:

Is it just me or is this the unhealthiest Phil has ever looked?
— Parenthesis Brackets III (@Holeinoneboy) May 17, 2023

All in all, people weren’t on board with his misfit suit, and came down on him hard.

Mickelson’s road to redemption

Following the start of the PGA Championship in Oak Hills, the oldest major champion, Phil Mickelson, is one of the most well-known players whose performance everyone is anticipating. Mickelson defeated Brooks Koepka two years ago to win his sixth major. But after switching to LIV Golf the previous year, Lefty stopped defending any championships that year. Thanks to the LIV golfers being allowed to play the majors, the three-time Masters champion is back to take another shot at the title.

This year, Mickelson made birdies with ease at the Masters in Augusta. He birdied the par-3 12th, the par-5 13th and 15th, and the par-4 17 and 18. In his 18 holes, he made eight birdies. He gave the lowest final-round rating ever, and, as a result, he became the oldest golfer to accomplish this milestone with his final round of 65. Raymond Floyd previously held this record in 1992, when he became the oldest to finish second at the Masters. Lefty’s remarkable game earned him the second spot, tied with Koepka.

Mickelson is now one of the 18 golfers from LIV who are qualified to compete in the PGA Championship. Fans can’t wait to see him on the field and defend the championship he won two years ago after his amazing performance at the Masters.

Are you excited to see him play again at the PGA Championship? Let us know in the comments below.

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Rajnandini is a promising addition to the team as a Golf writer. She was recently recruited in the latest round of ‘ES Draft’ as one of the young writers who is an avid golf enthusiast. With Brooks Koepka and Phil Mickelson being her entry into the fandom of the sport, Rajnandini believes LIV Golf is the future of the sport.

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Manaal Siddiqui

‘He Could Afford a Tailor’: Golf Fans Sternly React to Phil Mickelson’s Bizarre Champions Dinner Outfit

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