Following Hints of Retirement, Mickelson’s ‘Phil the Thrill’ Moment Leaves Golf World in Splits

For more than three decades, Phil Mickelson has graced the competitive greens of the golfing world. With six major championships to his name, including three Masters titles, the lefty has undeniably forged a lasting legacy. But, as they say, every journey has to come to an end. Are Mickelson’s playing days nearing an end? As per the previous hints, yes! But luckily, the recent sight tells a different story altogether.

Phil Mickelson’s thrilling days are just not over yet

During a recent conversation with Bloomberg’s Haslinda Amin, the 53-year-old remarked, “I’m 53 now, and my career, you know, if I’m being truthful, it’s toward its end.” Perhaps indicating that within the next couple of years, one might not witness the Lefty actively competing. Sadly, ever since the 3x Masters champion defected to the Saudi League, he has not been able to earn a single victory, adding to the plight he is already bearing.

As fans continued to speculate about the potential retirement of the 53-year-old, the community was presented with another surprising moment. A video showcasing the lefty’s skills was posted on X by @flushingitgolf, serving as a reminder that despite his age, Mickelson remains a seasoned golfer. In the video, he successfully executed a shot with a driver off the deck, sending the ball to the back fringe from a distance of 300 yards. Undoubtedly, Mickelson has “still got it.”

Despite having a significant legacy on the PGA Tour, Mickelson jumped ships and moved to LIV Golf. The golfer, as per the revelations, was somewhat overlooked by Greg Norman. Lefty has been unaware of all the things that are happening with the $3 billion PIF-PGA Tour merger. He has been keeping silent at the Champions Dinner for the last two times. It is safe to say that his influence in the Saudi-funded league has diminished.

The video garnered a lot of attention on the internet. Some fans reflected on his winless wounds, some referred to his cocky side, and some were just happy! Let us dive deeper to see what fans said about the 45-time PGA Tour winner.

Mixed reactions toward Phil Mickelson after an impressive shot

One fan remarked, “Phil birdied the first two holes, still managed to finish over par! FIGJAMMING!” During the first round of the Singapore event, Mickelson shot three birdies at the first, fifteenth, and eighteenth holes. He ended his round with a score of 1 over, thanks to four consecutive bogeys. A young Mickelson was called, FIGJAM by his compatriots for being cocky, carefree, and arrogant, and the fan just touched upon the sentiment. The acronym stands for “F**k I’m good, just ask me.”

A fan creatively remarked with a rhyme, “Phil the thrill. Still has it,” implying that even at 53 years old, Mickelson’s impressive plays continue to captivate audiences. The renowned nickname has often been called for him by the commentators whenever they referred to any stellar shot he hit.

Another fan briefly noted that Phil Mickelson is “Soon to be 54,” implying his imminent birthday in June. Mickelson continues to showcase impressive skills and make shots like the one from 300 yards away. It would sure be nice if he won an event on LIV Golf, and defied his age! Last year, he became the oldest runner-up of Masters after he finished T2, and stunned everyone.

One fan shared a rather interesting remark “Looks impressive but when you can swing it like a pro, and one of the all-timers at that – you’d expect that result at least 50% of the time.” The golfer defected in 2022, and surprisingly, in almost 2 years, he has not been able to card a single victory. He hits well, sure, but when it comes to winning, that is something fans have not seen.

With Mickelson himself dropping hints about retirement and then delivering an incredible shot, the community might be in two minds about whether the 53-year-old should indeed retire. What are your thoughts on Phil Mickelson’s retirement?