Jon Rahm Once Dropped Truth Bombs About Playing With Phil Mickelson: ‘Non Stop Trash Talking’

Every golf fan is well aware of how Phil Mickelson loves to trash talk while playing golf. He frequently makes fun of his opponent as part of his playing strategy to amuse himself and the crowd. Jon Rahm once shared how Phil Mickelson’s trash talk was unstoppable.

Several golfers over the years have shared their experiences of what it feels to play alongside Phil Mickelson. The 52-year-old’s witty character has always been entertaining to watch along with his top-quality golf.

Jon Rahm expected fans to see the trash-talking persona of Phil Mickelson during “The Match” against Tiger Woods. However, Rahm was shocked to see no intimidation from Mickelson. This reminded him of a personal experience with the Lefty.

Jon Rahm attempted to trash talk Phil Mickelson

John Rahm isn’t the best trash talker. The Spaniard is known for his sweet personality and his achievements on the PGA Tour at a young age. However, Rahm once did try trash talking to the mighty Phil Mickelson.

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Rahm shared an example of what it feels like to play with the six-time Major Champion. He said, “For example, I’m down 17 right, there’s those branches on the left that don’t let me hit my usual high fade drive that I like. So I hit a little low fade and I was just trying to mess with him a little bit.” Rahm then teased Mickelson by saying, “All this was great for you Phil, you got nothing on the right, just hit a high fade and your perfect.”

Jon Rahm took the opportunity to mock Mickelson, who has the practice of tinkering with his clubs. However, Mickelson then begins to brag about himself by saying, “You know what Jon, one of those years I won the Masters with two different drivers, you know different length shafts, different lengths. Maybe you should look into changing the CG and your driver in the swing way. Something you can draw easily.”

Rahm says Mickelson went on to elaborate about this for the next 30 minutes while looking into the eyes of Rahm with no hesitation. It only shows how much of a comical character Lefty is.

Rahm says Mickelson has the right to be confident

As Phil Mickelson went on to brag about himself, Rahm realized Mickelson was just kidding. Jon Rahm made it clear he doesn’t believe anything that Mickelson says at this point. The 26-year-old said, “I look at him and I’m like you really think at this point I’m gonna buy anything you say. He goes into this elaborate stories and these things that he’d go on with that, it’s, he sounds cocky sometimes.”

Rahm goes on to defend Mickelson for his attitude by saying, “First of all, he has the right to be cocky, because he’s a three-time champion and then he’s just funny. He’s just making fun of you all the time and I don’t mind it.” Phil Mickelson is one of the best entertainers to embrace the sport of golf. He is truly the example of talking the talk and walking the walk.

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