‘Sad Old Man’: Phil Mickelson’s Recent Acknowledgement About Rory McIlroy Ignites Rage in the Golf World

Phil Mickelson has been the number one supporter of the Saudi-led LIV Golf League. And not just a supporter, but the face that inspired many others to join the breakaway circuit. However, the existence of LIV Golf didn’t just split the players from the PGA Tour, but also their ex-fellow golfers on the tour. However, infamous for his unexpected statements and reactions in public, Lefty has made another statement about PGA Tour star Rory McIlroy! And fans are giving all kinds of reactions to it.

Phil Mickelson has something special to say about Rory McIlroy

Phil Mickelson, 52, was allegedly the first one to extend his support towards the LIV Golf league. Ever since his transition, several other players also left the tour and joined the league.

However, the remaining PGA Tour players were not very happy with their fellows moving to the new league, especially Rory McIlroy. The Irish professional has clearly stated his feelings about the LIV Golf league and Greg Norman several times.

McIlroy has been trying to avoid sharing common space with LIV golfers. However, professionals from both leagues are currently competing together at the Dubai Desert Classic. And no matter how much McIlroy might hate it there, his game is definitely as classy as it has been in other tournaments, if not better.

The golfer took the lead today at the tournament by hitting four straight birdies during the third round. All his fans are congratulating him for his spectacular performance. But to everyone’s surprise, Mickelson also mentioned the golfer on Twitter talking about his game in round 3! “What a great -7 3rd round by @McIlroyRory in DUBAI to open up a 3-shot lead. See if he can finish it off,” he wrote. Ever since he gave his views about the rival tour’s golfer, fans have been giving all kinds of reactions to his comment!

Fans react to Phil Mickelson’s comment about Rory McIlroy

Golf fans are stunned to watch Mickelson taking so much interest in Rory McIlroy and his game in Dubai. It looked like the golfer was trying to promote the tournament and asking fans to watch the upcoming live broadcast. However, it was strange for him to mention the PGA Tour ace in his tweet.

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Here is what some fans think about it:

People expressed their disappointment with Mickelson and said it was sad to see his career’s downfall. Some also questioned his choice of supporting LIV Golf looking at his alleged support towards McIlroy.

While some also said that Mickelson was no one but a ‘sad old man’ now with a falling professional life. 

But some appreciated the golfer’s efforts to appreciate the player for his performance.

Phil Mickelson has had a history of saying the wrong things at the wrong time. He once called out his Ryder Cup team captain during a post-match press conference for being responsible for the team’s loss. But Lefty has always been a great supporter and venerator of commendable talent on the field.

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