Phil Mickelson’s Childhood Friend Once Had a Strong Response to Lefty’s Critics: ‘People Don’t Realize How Much Phil Has Practiced and Dedicated in His Life to Golf’

Phil Mickelson is going through a rough patch in his career. The lefty recently received backlash for his comments on the PGA Tour and on the Saudi Regime. However, during these tough times, the 45-time PGA Tour winner should remember the words spoken by his childhood friend a few years ago.

Phil Mickelson’s friend says beautiful words for him

As events pass by we still do not know when the World Golf Hall of Fame member, Phil Mickelson, will return. Phil decided to take time off from golf, which he mentioned in his apology statement as well. However, till we finally get to see the six-time major championship winner back in action. Phil Mickelson’s fans can find solace in his childhood friends’ words.

Harry Rudolph spoke some beautiful words for Mickelson a few years ago. Harry and Phil used to play golf with each other at the age of Six.

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Harry said, “We were playing against each other from 6 years old. Every tournament you could have played in, we were there. Back and forth as much as it could be from that age until he started beating everyone. We were always friends, but there was a rivalry there.”

He added, “You just knew that your competition was working hard. And he worked hard. People don’t realize how much Phil has practiced and dedicated in his life to golf. He loves playing. And he’s done that for a long time. People think it comes easy or that it comes natural. He works his butt off and has his whole career.”

Harry truly proves the phrase right: ‘a friend in need is a friend indeed.’ His words truly show his love and respect for Mickelson.

Which PGA Tour event did Phil Mickelson play last?

Mickelson played at the 2022 Farmers Insurance Open. However, the lefty missed the cut at the event in Torrey Pines. He ended the event with an overall score of three over-par, as a result, could not make it to the weekend. He carded a second round of one-under-par at the event. Moreover, the golf world still awaits his return to the PGA Tour.

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When do you think Phil will be back? Will he play the 2022 Master?