The Open Championship is just hours away from officially taking off. The thriving greens of Hoylake are ready to welcome an illustrious playing field. Among the many noteworthy golfers who are all set to tame the British course, Phil Mickelson has also been actively practicing before the big event.
During one of these drills, the golf veteran was stopped to get an understanding of his on-course endeavors. However, the discussion soon took a turn toward Mickelson’s vigor. Even more absorbing was the revelation of the secret diet component that the 6-time major winner consumes conscientiously. The honest answer led many golf enthusiasts toward acknowledging the golfer’s physical fitness.
Phil Mickelson unlocks the key to the maintenance of his healthy weight
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Lefty’s dramatic transformation earlier this year left nearly everyone in the golf world stunned. Mickelson, despite his amazing golfing skills, wasn’t one of the most sturdy players in the game. However, in came the year 2023, and out went Mickelson’s weight concerns. And just like everything else in this world, this journey wasn’t an easy one for the golfer.
The 2021 PGA Championship winner had to work determinedly toward maintaining his diet and toil at workout regimes. Nonetheless, the results of his hard work were impressive! Now, as the 53-year-old was asked to shed some light on his diet and how he has been maintaining his cravings, the professional responded confidently.
He explained that, though he had reached the 17th hole during his practice round, he still felt energetic and agile. The LIV star claimed that was all due to the energy gummies by For Wellness and some light snacks that he had had that morning. This allowed the golfer to directly consume food again at prime lunch time, and then he was set for the day. “It helped me maintain my weight“, the LIV golfer added.
Here in the UK, the pastries, chocolate, ice cream and more are so delicious they can be difficult to resist for someone a Dr once referred to as having “a bit of a weight problem.” 😂
Fortunately I have just the right thing to help me through it.😋☕️#ForWellness pic.twitter.com/LgMNn2HIFa— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) July 19, 2023
Phil Mickelson also took to Twitter to upload the video of this chat on the course. The tweet was delivered in a typical Lefty style as he quoted the movie ‘Tommy Boy (1995)’. He wrote that in the UK, desserts like pastries, chocolates, and ice cream are way too delectable, especially for someone who “a Dr once referred to as having “a bit of a weight problem.”
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However, the golfer had his cheeky counter ready. “Fortunately I have just the right thing to help me through it,” he said, referring to the energy gummies from ‘For Wellness,‘ a company Lefty co-founded. This response and the energetic video of the veteran golf star attracted enormous attention from the fans. They were quick to chime in with their support and praise for the golfer.
The golf community gathers to wish Mickelson luck prior to the Open as they root for another victory
The majority of the fans appeared to be happy to see Phil Mickelson healthy and in good spirits before the prestigious Open Championship. A couple of them believed that the golfer might bring the Claret Jug home; hence, they bestowed him with good wishes regarding the same. They said:
Good luck this week Phil. Bring the W 🐐
— Abdul عبدالاله (@AbdulNFL1) July 19, 2023
Eyes on the prize PM!
— CousinCarll143 (@CousinCarll143) July 20, 2023
A few other commenters expressed their wishes, hoping that this diet plan brings positive news for the professional golfer:
Hopefully the good stuff leads to a good week 👀 LETS GO PHIL! 🤙
— Riley Ruby (@RileyRuby2) July 19, 2023
Good luck this week Phil! Go get em
— Justin Cusano (@justincusano) July 19, 2023
One fan, in particular, mentioned Mickelson’s World Golf Hall of Fame achievement that he received in 2012 and commented:
HOF player, and I back you 100 percent. https://t.co/oXiBD7FE6g
— Rocky (@Rocky59096971) July 20, 2023
Another chimed in on a light note that it is odd and hilarious to watch the golf star say, “I’ve had some gummies…”
I’ll never get used to hearing Phil say “I’ve had some gummies…” 😂
— Gary Pascoe (@squito15) July 19, 2023
While the gummies were the topic of discussion, mostly, some of the users suggested their own food items. To add a special touch to their proposition, they added how it can be helpful for the Open when the golfer takes on the greens:
Good luck this week. Also, Fish and Chips on Wednesday night will pretty much guarantee a top 10 finish.
— Oliver King (@oliverking1991) July 19, 2023
Try @StellaBlueCoff the best wellness coffee and also helps produce winners on Saturday’s @BarstoolBigCat
— Chad (@Goblue2011777) July 19, 2023
All this did not stop a couple of fans from praising Mickelson’s transformation. They stated:
I believe you now qualify as a lean mean fighting machine.
— Rob Weingarten (@robsportstalkfl) July 19, 2023
Thank you for being fit so the rest of us Gen X’rs can be flabby pieces of crap 😂 good luck this week bring home another trophy !
— Commodore Von Smidlap IV (@VonWaco) July 19, 2023
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The comment section would have been incomplete if anyone had totally discarded Mickelson’s meme reference. Thus, when one fan did so, the reactions appeared wholesome:
Give em hell, Phil. pic.twitter.com/b8qzyDzfEM
— Perpetually Confused (@Broke_Dad_of_3) July 20, 2023
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With all these praises and encouragement surrounding the 53-year-old golfer, what do you think of Mickelson’s secret formula to maintain weight? Do you think he will be available to take the Claret Jug home on Sunday? Let us know in the comments!
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