‘The World Needs This’: Golf World Reacts to Phil Mickelson’s Viral Tweet on LIV Golf vs PGA Tour Matchup
Phil Mickelson’s recent Twitter outburst isn’t going away anytime soon. But his latest Tweet, which featured his take on a LIV Golf vs PGA Tour team event, sent netizens into a frenzy. What did he say about the outcome of such an event that was so hotly debated?
Phil Mickelson’s take on the LIV vs PGA event
With the new season underway, fans on the internet were toying with the idea of a match between the PGA Tour and the LIV Golf Series. The boards of the two Towers have been at loggerheads for months, with the case heading for the courtrooms. But that hasn’t stopped fans from voicing the winners and losers of such an event.
ADVERTISING
The article continues below this ad
However, all hell broke loose when Mickelson, who was suddenly active on Twitter, gave his two cents. The veteran golfer spared no effort in his one-sided vision, in which he claimed that LIV golfers win without any obstacles.
October 28, 2022; Miami, Florida, USA; Phil Mickelson and his caddy Tim Mickelson (R) drive up the fairway from the first hole during the first round of the LIV Golf Series season finale at Trump National Doral. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
He even argued that the highly anticipated match would end too soon due to golfer LIV’s dominance, stating that “TV should fill an hour of downtime.” The opinion turned heads on Twitter, with fans debating the polarizing opinion.
Sounds good, but we would dominate them so deeply and it would be over so quickly that the TV would have to fill an hour of downtime. That’s why it’s not happening right now 🤷♂️
— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) February 2, 2023
Amusingly, Mickelson didn’t stop there, as he kept the comments coming in with his hilarious replies later. Here is a selection of those tweets.
Thank him for the 9 million when you talk to him. 👍
— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) February 2, 2023
The world needs it more than we know. It would break the internet with all the streaming! man i like golf
— danny woodhead (@danny__woodhead) February 2, 2023
It’s no downtime for the CW when they can just stick an old rerun of Gilmore Girls on
— Jamie Weir (@jamiecweir) February 2, 2023
Phil, I’ve always been impressed with the way you tan while in Tiger’s shadow.
— Abner Doubleday (@jag_thoughts) February 2, 2023
Phil, I’ve always been impressed with the way you tan while in Tiger’s shadow.
— Abner Doubleday (@jag_thoughts) February 2, 2023
Why? Why did you become such a 🤡? Maybe you always were and we never knew.
— The Sportsman (@SirSportsman) February 2, 2023
Awesome. Now Trump has successfully hacked into Mickelson’s account.
— The Yahtzee Soup (@cwietz1) February 2, 2023
I appreciate jokes, but the thing is, you won’t be able to top Rory, Rahm, Cantlay, Schauffele, Thomas, Spieth, Morikawa.. just to name a few 💁♂️
— Kelvin Gray 🗺 (@0try) February 2, 2023
Will there ever be a LIV Golf vs PGA Tour game?
ADVERTISING
The article continues below this ad
While such an event could be very promising and exciting to watch, the chances of a LIV Golf vs PGA Tour game seem slim. If not for the cases in court, the two councils have also taken bold positions against each other.
Immediately after Mickelson’s departure from the Rebel League, the PGA Tour announced the reprimand of PGA membership cards of players who made the switch. Several top pros have turned their loyalties which has led to a lot of speculation and made the situation messy.
As the two leagues now co-exist, the animosity has grown closer and closer. Player participation in major championships will be seen as the way forward in golf, which should allow LIV players to participate.
ADVERTISING
The article continues below this ad
Who do you think will win in a LIV Golf vs PGA Tour event? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.