‘Good People Make Mistakes’: After Massive Outrage, Phil Mickelson’s Wife Amy Rushed to His Defense After an Infamous Moment in 2018

Phil Mickelson has been a controversial golfer during his vastly successful golf career. The 52-year-old has landed in hot soup over a number of reasons in the past, some of which being wrongdoings he admitted to. Prior to joining the LIV Golf Series, ‘Lefty’ was the darling of the media at the 2018 U.S. Open. While he finished way behind eventual winner, Brooks Koepka, at the summit, his actions were deemed enough to consider a withdrawal.

What did Phil Mickelson do at the 2018 U.S. Open?

Mickelson was caught up in much-publicized reports that he went over the rules at the third round of the year’s U.S. Open. The series of events unfolded on the 13th hole of the major championship, where the veteran golfer found it tough to land his ball on the hole.

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While attempting a putt for the hole, ‘Lefty’ misjudged the distance as the ball began to slide downhill on the other side. To save himself from further putts, he stopped the ball in motion, which was against the rules at play.

He was handed out a two-stroke penalty, which eventually led to a score of 10 in the particular round. He finished the day at 81, before reviving himself with a one-under-par on Sunday.

However, the damage had been done. His antics were considered illegal and faced public backlash. However, if anyone was forthcoming about finding a solution, it was Mickelson. He was even prepared to withdraw from the event if needed, considering the outrage.

Amy Mickelson makes her point on the incident

Mickelson’s wife once described an inside viewing into what happened at the Shinnecock Hills Golf Club that weekend. “When he heard that he called Mike Davis [former USGA’s chief executive] and said ‘If I’ve done something that crosses the line that much, then I need to withdraw immediately.’”

“You know it’s not his finest moment but hopefully he’ll learn from it. Like anybody, good people make mistakes. We all have a moment in life sometimes and that was kind of a moment I think for him,” she said.

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