Twitter Explodes Over Micheal Phelps’ Dashing New Look at the WM Phoenix Open

Published 02/12/2022, 7:00 AM EST

Michael Phelps is a part of a long list of celebrities who have taken up golf as a hobby. Of course, some of them are more actively involved with the game. Phelps, who retired back in 2016, has always been closely associated with the sport himself.

Over the year, Phelps has also been a part of various events. The Olympic gold medalist has shown a keen interest in golf and also has clubs with his custom wedge stamp.

Recently, the 36-year-old has been under the spotlight for his look at the Waste Management Phoenix Open.

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Michael Phelps has slowly morphed into a left-handed reliever from the mid-80s, who tops out at 79 but nobody can square up because his arsenal includes nine other pitches. pic.twitter.com/XLRQP8sqO8
— Kyle Porter (@KylePorterCBS) February 10, 2022

Fans react to Michael Phelps and his new look at the WM Phoenix Open

With a pastel patterned shirt, goggles, and a mustache, Phelps was at the Phoenix Open’s pro-am with a completely new look. Of course, fans had to point it out on social media, while also sharing their own opinions on Phelps’ looks.

It was a much simpler time to analyze Phelps’ looks in the past: https://t.co/TpVnSwOXZH
— Dr. Pablo Pistola (@drpablopistola) February 11, 2022

Gonna tell my kids this was Rollie Fingers
— Ben Stevens (@BenScottStevens) February 10, 2022

pic.twitter.com/1xgP26BLAx
— Brian (@bph_Patrick) February 10, 2022

🤔🤔🤔 pic.twitter.com/jkfkdTqpBP
— Andy Behrens (@andybehrens) February 11, 2022

Doyle Alexander was right-handed, Kyle. pic.twitter.com/CqxDTbgV3S
— Dr. ACME Sales Rep. (@ACMESalesRep) February 11, 2022

Better Call Saul
— Matt Gillon (@m_gillon) February 11, 2022

This is so accurate. Lmao
— Marcus Stroman (@STR0) February 11, 2022

Mostly, fans reacted with images of Phelps from before or some other celebrities his look is similar to. Paul Assenmacher and Eli Manning were a few picks. “Gonna tell my kids this was Rollie Fingers,” said one user.

Another player pitcher Phelps was compared to was Bob McClure. The main idea was that Phelps resembled a pitcher from the 80s, who will have nine additional pitches. With his cap and mustache, many fans agreed that the comparison was spot on.

Having said that, since the icon was recently at a pro-am, let’s take a look at Phelps’ golf handicap.

What is Phelps’ golf handicap?

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According to the Golf Digest, Phelps’ handicap was 10.5. Furthermore, his Index seems to have gone up by five shots since 2015. Overall, a handicap of 10 or less is good enough. If we take a look at Phelps’ handicap, it could mean that he shoots around 80.

However, recent reports indicate a handicap of 12.

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What do you think of Phelps’ new look? Let us know in the comments below.

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Devika Pawar is a Golf and NBA writer at Essentially Sports. A psychology graduate from KJ Somaiya, Devika has an experience with sportswriting at Republic World for around two years now. She loves NBA a little too much, and is a dedicated Golden State Warriors fan.

Twitter Explodes Over Micheal Phelps’ Dashing New Look at the WM Phoenix Open

Fans react to Michael Phelps and his new look at the WM Phoenix Open

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