Setting Aside Their Infamous Rivalry From the Past, Phil Mickelson Once Passionately Responded to Scathing Remarks Made Against Vijay Singh Over Korn Ferry Tour Controversy

Phil Mickelson has been in controversy for a long time since the time he joined LIV Golf. The golfer also made the headlines when he said a few unacceptable things about the PGA Tour and its commissioner Jay Monahan. However, Mickelson has also done numerous good things. And one of them was the time when he stood up for his old rival and fellow golfer Vijay Singh.

Phil Mickelson took a stand for an old rival

Mickelson is widely known among his fans for his random acts of generosity. And it’s not just because of his habit of spending his money on people who need it the most; despite controversial comments on a consistent basis, Mickelson is also kind with his words sometimes. And there was a time when he stood up in defense of his old rival and professional golfer Vijay Singh despite his old beef with him.

Journeyman Brady Schnell blasted Singh regarding his appearance on the entry list for the Korn Ferry Tour’s return event. Schnell made some harsh statements about Singh and called him a “true piece of trash“ for taking the place of another better deserving player. He said that Singh was a “complete turd” since he took a spot of a potentially much needy golfer.

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Taking a bold stand out of nowhere, Mickelson tweeted, “It’s no secret VJ and I aren’t close, but I’d like to say on his behalf that in addition to being a member of the HofF, he’s a big part of the PGA Tour’s success…He has earned the right to play when and where he wants.” Mickelson’s statements were to support Singh in his right to play at the Korn Ferry Tour event. He said that the golfer was a major part of the PGA Tour and was completely free to play in any event he wanted.

Mickelson’s reaction to Tiger Woods’ statements

Lefty was one of the first few players to join LIV Golf leaving his PGA Tour career. However, Woods being an integral part of the rival PGA Tour was unhappy with Mickelson and other players who decided to join LIV Golf. Woods said that the players had “turned their backs” on the PGA Tour.

Although Woods did not mention Lefty in his statements, Mickelson took one for the team and stood up. Mickelson said that he respected Woods and his opinions. He didn’t give any negative reaction to his longtime rival’s statements and said that everyone including Woods had the right to have a free opinion.

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