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JERSEY CITY, NJ – AUGUST 19: Phil Mickelson of the United States on the 18th tee during the first round of the Northern Trust golf tournament on August 19, 2021 at Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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JERSEY CITY, NJ – AUGUST 19: Phil Mickelson of the United States on the 18th tee during the first round of the Northern Trust golf tournament on August 19, 2021 at Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Social media and its power to connect people is unparalleled. It helps fans establish a bond with their favorite players outside the field. So, obviously, when someone who is as active as Phil Mickelson talks about their struggle settling in with this relatively new change, people tend to listen.
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Mickelson recently tweeted about his interview with Bob Harig. This tweet came after a long pause from social media. For someone as active as Mickelson was on Twitter for a long period of time, this is obviously unusual. Clearly, fans enjoyed his tweets and his presence on the platform.
Phil Mickelson talks about his initial struggle with social media
Phil Mickelson’s sensational personality is not just limited to golf. The pro golfer also continues to remain a very popular internet sensation.
However, things in the world of social media have also not always been so easy for Lefty. In an interview, Mickelson admitted to having faced difficulties in his initial years of social media use.
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said, “I was scared to go on social media because, first of all, I have a very addictive personality. So, I can go overboard and not keep it in balance. When I first started, I had help and it was frustrating for me. So I just have taken it over myself and I try to keep it in balance. Every now and then, I’ll get a text from some guys on my team like ‘Hey, what are you doing, man? Take that down’ and I’m okay with that. I try to keep everything as positive as I can.”
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Golf – The inaugural LIV Golf Invitational – Centurion Club, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Britain – June 9, 2022, Team Hy Flyers Phil Mickelson of the U.S. during the first round Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs
Mickelson’s admission of having faced issues in the initial years of his social media use is probably something that resonates with a lot of us. However, with time, Mickelson has gained the status of a social media sensation. It is probably safe to say that Phil Mickelson has finally figured his way around social media for good.
‘I probably would have won some more tournaments’ : Mickelson on rivalry with Woods
Mickelson and Tiger Woods are two of golf’s most well-known players today. This duo, on the other hand, has not always been on good terms.
There was a time when the two were at odds with one another. Around this time, things were just not the same for pro golfers and the rest of the golfing world.
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Jun 14, 2022; Brookline, Massachusetts, USA; Phil Mickelson smiles from the ninth tee during a practice round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at The Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Their relationship, however, has evolved through thick and thin over time. Mickelson was once asked about his old rivalry with Woods.
In fact, despite our reservations, Phil decided to show the world the more positive side of the situation. He was grateful to Tiger Woods for pushing him to work harder and improve his game.
Lefty
said, “He brought out the best in me because he forced me and everybody else to get better. That type of challenge, that type of drive, he instilled in a lot of us. I really enjoyed the fact that I had a chance to play against him, and granted, I probably would have won some more tournaments. But, I wouldn’t have pushed myself as hard.”What do you think about Phil Mickelson’s views on Tiger Woods? Share your views in the comments section below.
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