Widely Criticized Phil Mickelson Gets a Breather Through a Fan’s Testimonial, While the Others Don’t Give a ‘F**k’: “Cocaine Phil Is More Fun”

The golf community is not without its drama. While LIV Golf remains a hot topic, and the merger a point of interest, Phil Mickelson has filled the gap to account for his own set of controversies.

Ever since he joined the Saudi circuit, he has faced his fair share of criticism. Following the news about his gambling problem to the extent of losing almost $100 million and his penchant for betting on the Ryder Cup, he became an almost hated personality. Yet, his lifelong achievements and humility helped keep him alive in the hearts of his fans. Let’s take a look at how Lefty won over his admirers this time.

Phil Mickelson is a hero against his faults

For a few months now, the LIV Golf advocate has been thoroughly criticized by golf fans claiming that he cannot make the cut and his play is suffering since he joined the 54-hole tournaments. However, the 6-time major winner is well aware of his prowess on the greens and has been posting tutorials for his admirers to help them improve their game.

As it so happens, one ardent fan of the LIV Golfer not only checked out the video but found it extremely helpful. The ‘Chip in Birdie’ video taught them the proper stance and how to take the shot. They raved about it on Reddit saying, “If you su** at chipping like I did, watch this video and take Phil’s advice,” encouraging others to indulge in Mickelson’s tutorials to improve their game.

Chip in Birdie thanks to Phil
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As has become the theme for Mickelson of late, the post invited mixed reactions from Netizens.

Internet reacts to post about Phil Mickelson’s video tutorial

The 4-year-old video on Lefty’s channel on youtube received a lot of attention. After the helpful admirer shared the motivating aspect of the tutorial, many fans opened up their views about the same.

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Despite what was said about the 53-year-old golfer at Royal Liverpool, he still has a few earnest fans who believe in him. They admired his efforts to help saying, “That video completely fixed my chipping. Haven’t chipped in yet, but has helped with saving putts.”

Another fan added, “This video transformed my chipping a year ago. It’s such a simple concept and really easy to execute. You have to have a good feel for it, but it makes such a big diff.”

Some Mickelson admirers have made it their mantra. However, there are still several golf fans who are adamantly against the 3-time Masters winner and the philosophies he espouses.

One such individual took a subtle dig at him saying, “I miss chubby Phil,” to which another golf fan added, “Cocaine Phil is more fun.” 

Some even went as far as to say that they would love to try his method only so they can disprove it. One fan downright commented, “no one gives a f**k.”

Phil Mickelson’s reputation has been under scrutiny for a long time, and the added limelight from his gambling days only served to deflate his image further. Even when he presented a beacon of hope for his fans, he could not win over everyone.

What are your thoughts on Lefty’s tutorial for chip-in birdies? Do you think his kindness and humility can help revive his public image? Share your opinions with us in the comments below.

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