In an article from 2005, Mickelson explains that most bunker technique is taught with fluffy sand as the standard, but when that’s applied to firm or wet conditions it doesn’t always work.
Mickelson has never been afraid to take a trip to TinkerTown, USA, on a major week. The fact he’s had so much success in doing so is further proof he’s a unicorn.
Phil Mickelson has no problem voicing his opinion on any golf topic, but on Sunday he wound up taking something back regarding the major championships.
Whether cosying up beside the “Phireside” or putting the entire Golden State Warriors dynasty at risk, the six-time major winner was golf’s first true “viral” star.
Some have called this a savvy PR ploy by Mickelson to get back in golf’s good graces. Maybe it is, but if that’s the case he went above and beyond the call of duty and made a tangible difference in one hopeful pro’s life.
Phil Mickelson was back at it on Thursday while in Saudi Arabia, prepping for the latest LIV Golf event in Jeddah. And by back at it, we mean throwing shade at the Official World Golf Ranking for announcing that it will not include events on his tour at least in the short term.
During a conference call leading up to coverage of the 44th Ryder Cup at Marco Simone in Rome, NBC’s lead golf analyst Paul Azinger declined to speculate whether or not Mickelson could one day be a Ryder Cup captain.
Phil Mickelson addressed his past gambling habits with his longest statement since details of his extensive betting were made public in a new book by notorious Las Vegas gambler Billy Walters.