After giving many historical moments to swimming fans, Michael Phelps seemed to turn his focus to golf. The 23x Olympic Gold medalist has been playing golf for quite a long time now. And with time, the legend seems to have made a lot of improvement in his golfing skills as well. His performance in the recently held WM Phoenix Open event is proof of that.

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The Olympic legend recently shared a reel by WM Phoenix open. The reel has made him the center of discussion across different media platforms. 

Michael Phelps wins during a PGA Tour event

Michael Phelps was a part of the star-studded Annexus Pro-Am of the Phoenix Open. With many established golfers competing in the events, Phelps showed a surprising turn of events by winning the trophy at the WHOOP shot. Phelps surprised everyone present there with his precise aim and exceptional strength.

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The WM Phoenix’s Instagram page informed the fans about his historic feat. The caption stated, “One for the record books. What a star-studded Pro-Am and congrats to Michael Phelps for taking home the trophy at WHOOP Shot at Glory!  Phelps changed the entire course of the tournament with just one swing. 

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PGA Tour posted a reel of the iconic moment. The caption says, “A pure dart to 8 feet. Michael Phelps wins WHOOP’S Shot at Glory”“Phelps takes the gold “, this caption brought back the memories of the glory days of his swimming career. Although, the swimming champion once revealed which of the two sports was a tougher climb for him. 

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Swimming v/s Golf, which sport is difficult for Phelps?

While it would be difficult for some people to digest, Phelps also finds some things tough. Once in an interview, Phelps revealed how golf was more difficult than swimming. The legendary swimmer opened up about his struggles in adapting to the grass after spending his life in water.

However, the champion player soon calmed himself down and focussed on learning the skills. The legendary Olympian is known for his dedication and work ethic. And his victorious performances in the latest golfing event have proved why. It would be interesting to see whether Phelps can manage to continue this momentum in the upcoming events or not.

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