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Golf – The 150th Open Championship – Old Course, St Andrews, Scotland, Britain – July 12, 2022 Phil Mickelson of the U.S. during a practice round REUTERS/Andrew Boyers
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Golf – The 150th Open Championship – Old Course, St Andrews, Scotland, Britain – July 12, 2022 Phil Mickelson of the U.S. during a practice round REUTERS/Andrew Boyers
The PGA Tour vs. LIV Golf controversy doesn’t appear to be going anywhere anytime soon. After Brooks Koepka won his third PGA Championship, making history as the first LIV golfer to do so, emotions were high. Many turned to anger rather than jubilation soon after, one of them being Golf Channel’s analyst Brandel Chamblee. Koepka’s coach was one of the many who stood up to the analyst, voicing his displeasure over his unfair treatment of the Saudi-sponsored league. And of course, Lefty stepped in to lend his support!
The well-known and outspoken advocate for LIV Golf, Phil Mickelson, stood with the 2023 PGA Championship winner’s coach and supported his claims. Additionally, he implied that he lashed out at Chamblee too, calling him ignorant and soft. Therein began the epic feud that went viral all over Twitter. And while many were under the impression that it had ended, as per the 6-time major winner’s latest tweet, that certainly isn’t the case!
Phil Mickelson trashes Brandel Chamblee
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Mickelson is currently playing at LIV Golf’s DC event, competing for a whopping $25,000,000 purse. Although he had a poor start at the event, ending round 1 in the 44th position, the golf world’s spotlight is still on him. And he has his Twitter antics to thank for that!
Chamblee and Mickelson have been at odds for years now. The former golf pro is an open LIV Golf criticizer, and of course, Phil Mickelson stands against him. Following their most recent stretch of banter, Chamblee invited the LIV star to his live show on Golf Channel to talk about the “merits of playing for scary MFers”. Soon after, the 60-year-old blocked Lefty, thus ending their feud. But that didn’t stop the golf great from firing shots at him!
In response to Chamblee’s live show offer, a fan suggested that Mickelson face off against the old-timer and show him his worth. Replying to him, the LIV golfer wrote that he would love to face off against Chamblee, but on any network other than Golf Channel. Why? Well, “I don’t want to help golf channel in ANY way or help him,” commented Lefty boldly. “He hasn’t faced anyone who has nothing to lose and is sick of his endless attacks.”
I’d love to do it on another network. I don’t want to help golf channel in ANY way or help him.
He hasn’t faced anyone who has nothing to lose and is sick of his endless attacks. He doesn’t deal well with rebuttals or unrehearsed debates(or tweets)— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) May 27, 2023
Undoubtedly, a face-off between the two is something the golf world would flock to, but meanwhile, it seems like the fans are making do with the shots the two sides have been firing at each other both directly and indirectly!
Fans react to Mickelson’s viral tweet
Lefty’s response to being open to facing off against Chamblee and his strong words for him quickly gained the attention of many fans. And on Twitter, they all voiced their thoughts on the matter.
A few sided with Mickelson and began chanting his praise.
Phil, you’re a legend. Remember the definition of a pioneer: someone with an assful of arrows.
— Grant Halloran (@granthalloran) May 27, 2023
Just keep hitting bombs @PhilMickelson
I was on 14 tee at the masters and you and the other @livgolf_league golfers were by far the most appreciative of complements.
You gave me the Phil 👍 while many PGA players walked by with no response.
Defend yourself and LIV, but…
— Rob Campbell (@rmc5446) May 27, 2023
Some even lashed out at Brandel Chamblee and trashed him in the comments.
Phil is right, Brandel is a paid shill for the PGA Tour. He says whatever they tell him to say.
— Scott Goulette (@scottyg_ap) May 27, 2023
Chumlee is not worth the trouble the guy won like one tournament and thinks he’s Jack.
— Obe (@dennis_obes4) May 27, 2023
Will never happen. Like Phil said, Brandel only likes controlled atmospheres where Rich Lerner can jump in to attempt to save Brandel when needed. Brandel is known to be thin skinned & doesn't take criticism well. He blocks all on Twitter that have a critical take of his opinion.
— Dave Tuskey (@DTuskey) May 27, 2023
Haha Brandel would NEVER, and I mean NEVER, leave the protection of his little nest at the Golf Channel to debate it. If you tried to talk to him about it in a neutral forum, he would 100% find an excuse to not show up.
— Just Mass Debate (@JustMassDebate) May 27, 2023
There were also many who took the chance to clap back at Lefty.
Poor @PhilMickelson just trying to stay relevant. Just crawl back under the rock you came out from a year or so ago
— Mike Weston (@themcw40) May 27, 2023
Can always tell when Phil has been on Twitter too much, his golf game goes to 💩💩💩
— John D Leach (@jdlmack) May 27, 2023
Dude you used to be my favorite golfer. Always loved your flair and short game brilliance. When I would read that other members of the tour thought your persona was all a facade I refused to believe it but now I see where they were coming from.
— Cullen Baldwin (@cullen_baldwin) May 27, 2023
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One fan even suggested that it was time Mickelson let go of the drama and rise above it all!
Come on Phil. 🙄
You are a legend in the game. Wouldn’t it be better to use your time and energy on making a positive impact on people’s lives? This stuff seems childish.
— Mike Belcher (@MikeBelcher4) May 27, 2023
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Despite all the mixed reactions, one thing is certain: Mickleson is never going to take things lying down. And perhaps there’s more to come in his drama saga with Brandel Chamblee. What do you think? Let us know in the comments below.
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