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May 7, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Phil Mickelson after his bogey on 15 during the second round of the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports/REUTERS
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May 7, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Phil Mickelson after his bogey on 15 during the second round of the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports/REUTERS
Phil Mickelson is a trending name in the sport of golf right now. However, Phil is having a tough time as the American professional has been having a terrible week and it could not have gone worse than this. Phil’s long-time sponsor has halted their contract with him.
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The golf world reacts to incredible news relating to Phil Mickelson
Callaway Golf issued a statement that has some disappointing news for the 51-year-old professional. The statement said, “Callaway does not condone Phil Mickelson’s comments and we were very disappointed in his choice of words – they in no way reflect our values or what we stand for as a company. At this time, we have agreed to pause our partnership and will re-evaluate our ongoing relationship at a later date.”
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Aug 27, 2021; Owings Mills, Maryland, USA; Phil Mickelson looks on from the first hole during the second round of the BMW Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports
The lefty has been with Callaway since 2004 and has a long-time association with the brand. However, due to his words, the company has sought to pause his contract. This comes after on Tuesday, KPMG, yet another big sponsor ended the partnership with Phil with immediate effect. Amstel Light another sponsor ended their terms with Phil on the same day.
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As soon as the news broke out, Twitter exploded with reactions about the incredible yet sad news for Phil’s fans. The golf world had rather mixed reactions to the news. Some of them even justified why his sponsors are ending their terms with Phil. However, Phil’s plan expressed their disagreement with the steps taken by Callaway. Only, time will tell if they will sign Phil Mickelson back.
I must be missing the part that was so bad, I thought he was brutally honest and didn’t see a problem with it
— Daniel West (@jdwest041) February 26, 2022
How is this cancel culture? If I act or say something my boss/employer doesn’t like I could lose my job. Phil’s not even an employee, he’s an ambassador. If his words or actions don’t lineup with that brand they have every right to end that relationship. #dontshitwhereyoueat
— Josh Tiedt (@bleached_blue) February 26, 2022
What a joke coming from Callaway. Phil’s done more for their brand than all the other ambassadors combined. There have been many guys who have done or said far worse and not been dropped by sponsors. And he said what, most other guys were thinking and planning.
— MME_Inc. (@inc_mme) February 26, 2022
“Pause”, ie until it blows over and everyone has moved on. Weak by Callaway, you either drop him or you stick with him. He’s sold a lot of clubs for them over the years.
— Guy On A Buffalo (@0xFECE5) February 26, 2022
My opinion of Callaway just went way way up.
— Barry (@brmartin75) February 26, 2022
@PhilMickelson Phil only said out loud what most other players are thinking…what part do these sponsors not agree with? Maybe they’re in with the Saudis? Don’t change for anyone Phil! You keep being Phil! Rest up and come back to us!
— Mary Illich (@maryillich) February 26, 2022
Nike stuck by Tiger during his troubles. If that happened in 2022 would they have done the same?
— Chris Long (@chrislong067) February 26, 2022
It’s amazing pressure these companies are under to feel the need to react. Sometimes the right thing to do is nothing.
— Chris Henry (@CTownHen) February 26, 2022
Which part of it do they object to? Seems similar to what other players have said but just not in an artful way.
— Max (@smshfactor) February 26, 2022
Currently on my 3rd set of @CallawayGolf clubs, guess I’m going elsewhere next. What a joke. Love @PhilMickelson
— Miguel Costelanez (@mjcostel27) February 26, 2022
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Phils’ last PGA Tour event
The 51-year-old professional has not played on the PGA Tour since competing in Saudi Internation. The lefty last made his appearance on the 2022 Farmers Insurance Open. However, Phil could not even make it to the weekend at the event. As a result, did not make the cut.
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