Despite the great beginning with new advancements in the off-season, LIV Golf (and Phil Mickelson) have been roasted more than marshmallows at a campfire. After the deal with the TV broadcaster, Fox Sports, and ITV, the league was expected to become the cause for worry for the PGA Tour. However, shocking viewership stats were revealed after the first event of the 2025 schedule, which was LIV Golf Riyadh.

The first round had 12,000 viewers, which is a record low for the PIF league and a significant cause to worry. Back to the second event, the league seems to have prepared well. It’s LIV Golf Adelaide, a fan-favorite stop on the LIV calendar! But, in true fan fashion, they didn’t just cheer, they took the celebration in a whole new direction.

So, the first round at Adelaide observed a great feat from Patrick Reed, which let the celebration on the course go wild. Phil Mickelson took it to his X account to praise the great achievement, writing, “What a moment yesterday from Patrick Reed and the Aces.
Long. LIV. Golf.”

The video showcased an exceptional hole-in-one for Patrick Reed, which left the crowd throwing glasses on the course as a celebration. The recent ace from Reed has increased the total count to 6. Even coming at the biggest event of LIV, the energy at the course was electrifying. The prediction of reaching 50 million viewers this year might meet the expectation after the exceptional feat.

But a shoutout has got to land like a good putt, and Mickelson’s didn’t. Here’s the content bursting his bubble!

Fans discouraged Phil Mickelson’s post

Criticisms for LIV golfers are nothing new. Phil Mickelson’s claim and request since the PGA Tour has been under the radar. However, that’s settling in and the tour is moving in a similar direction. This time, for sure, the wind was expected to flow towards him, not against him. Though, the comments seem like fans are still not on his side and have thwarted his post.

One fan wrote, “Did it really happen if nobody watched it.” Another added, “Nice for the 7 people watching.” So, LIV Golf’s TV ratings are in the rough! Just 12,000 tuned in for the first round at Riyadh, with the final round hitting only 40,200—nowhere near the 150,000 average they pulled in 2024.

On this bridge, more fans joined, conveying, “Every masterpiece has its cheap copy.” While, compared to the PGA Tour’s recent event, which showcased a similar feat of hole-in-one and celebration. The fan noted it as the replica of the PGA Tour’s similar feat of hole-in-one and celebrations. Other netizens swooped in by commenting, “Loser golf,” and “Does it count if nobody cares about LIV golf?” Apart from the fans disliking the league. LIV Golf still falls back in getting recognition from the OWGR and exemption to the major. Only the US Open has shared a one-player exemption starting from 2025. The fans are still pointing out that the league is not being considered by others.

Another fan wrote respectfully but disagreeing, “Sorry Phil. That’s not what golf should be like.” Disliking the fact the course was being affected by the celebration and had glasses and beer spilled. It disheartened the fans to see the long hours of work incoming for the course management. Even on a similar line, Paige Spiranac has also shared her thoughts with a course etiquette video.

But what are yours after observing the hole-in-one? Do you think the shoutout was cool? Share with us in the comments below.