Phil-Mickelson

Author: Christopher Diaz

  • Who are the Richest Golfers in the World?

    Golf is something that people can enjoy at all ages.  The simple game of hitting a ball with a club and getting it into the hole in as few attempts as possible sounds simple, but in reality it’s one of the most difficult sports to play.  For this reason, the prize purses become large and the endorsement deals are unbelievable.  Many golfers have earned close to a billion dollars from tour earnings and endorsements.  That is NOT a typo.  Today we’ll recap the richest golfers in the world as it currently sits right here in the year 2020.

    Who are the Richest Golfers in the World?

    1. David Toms – $35 Million

    David Toms hails from Munro, Louisiana, where he was born in 1987. He is a professional golfer on the PGA Tour and his long career started many years ago when he was a young boy.

    All the way back in 1984, Toms was the winner of the Junior World Golf Championships that year. Not long after graduating from high school, he joined the golf team after being accepted at Louisiana State University or LSU for short.

    During his time as a professional golfer throughout his career, Toms was the winner of many events big and small. As a matter of fact, he even won 13 PGA Tour events and finished top 10 on the Official World Ranking for 175 weeks between 2001 and 2006.

    During the 2002 to 2003 season, Toms was ranked fifth in the world. His total wins add up to 17 wins between his PGA career and outside of the PGA. This equates to a net worth of $35 million and a very healthy retirement.

    1. Sergio Garcia – $40 Million

    Sergio Garcia was born in 1980 and he comes from Barriol, Spain. He has two major wins under his belt that most people recognize him for. In 2017 he won the Masters Tournament and walked away with the coveted green jacket. In 2008 he won the Players Championship, which is also a highly coveted prize.

    During the bulk of his professional golfing career, Sergio Garcia remained in the top 10 of the Official World Golf Rankings. As a matter of fact, between the year 2000 and 2009, he was a member of the top 10 rankings for 300 weeks. And throughout his entire career he spent 400 weeks as a member of the top 10 official rankings.

    Other professional accolades include winning 30 international tournament wins throughout his career as a professional golfer. He was also a Ryder Cup participant. During this tournament, he competed in a total of eight matches out of nine. He is considered one of the all-time top PGA golfers. His net worth is estimated at $40 million at this time.

    1. Padraig Harrington – $40 Million

    The year was 1971 when Padraig Harrington was born in Dublin, Ireland. He is a player on the PGA Tour. He has won a wide range of tournaments over the years and was even an Official World Golf Ranking top 10 member for more than 300 weeks. He reached the top of his career in July 2008. During 2007-2008 he was the winner of three major championships. In 2007 and 2008, he won the British Open Championship. Also in 2008, he won the PGA Championship.

    The first time Harrington won PGA Tour money was in 2005. He entered into a sudden death playoff with Joe Ogilvie and Vijay Singh and emerged victorious. In 2013 and 2014, Harrington started having a difficult time winning his matches. But things began to change in December 2014 on the Asian Tour when he won the Bank BRI Indonesia Open. This win on the Asian Tour was his first in more than four years. In March 2015, Harrington won the European PGA Tour at the Honda Classic. This was his first win in the PGA in seven years. His net worth is believed to be in the neighborhood of $40 million.

    1. Luke Donald – $40 Million

    Luke Donald is in English professional golfer that was born in 1977. His main focus is playing on the PGA Tour in the United States, and throughout his career he was ranked at number one in the world at one point. He’s also a member of the European Tour too.

    In 2011 Donald had one of his most successful years. He won a wide range of awards and tournaments during this year and it was something truly special. He even broke a record during this year. In fact, he was the first to win the European Race to Dubai money list and the PGA Tour money list. During 2011, he was also named Player of the Year, which is the same year where he received his official world golf number one ranking and held it for 40 weeks.

    Luke Donald has made a great and successful living as a professional golfer. It’s estimated that his net worth is currently $40 million.

    1. Lee Westwood – $42 Million

    Lee Westwood is a professional golfer from England that was born in April 1973. He is a consistently excellent golfer and many members of the PGA Tour recognize his consistency throughout his career. In fact, he accomplished a rare feat that hasn’t been achieved by many. He is the winner of tournaments on five different continents, which is exciting, rare, and really unique. The continents he’s won tournaments on include North America, Australia, Europe, Africa, and Asia.

    Lee Westwood was also named Player of the Year on multiple occasions. He received this honor in 1998, 2000, and again in 2009. His biggest claim to fame isn’t the greatest in the world. He’s known as one of the best players in the world to never win a major championship.

    In the Ryder Cup, Westwood was a European representative for 10 years in a row. In 2010 he took the spot as world number one golfer from Tiger Woods and was truly deserving of this honorable title.

    Out of many golfers in the world, Lee Westwood maintains a net worth of $42 million which makes him one of the wealthiest professional golfers in history.

    1. Lee Trevino – $45 Million

    Born in 1939, Lee Trevino is a PGA Tour professional golfer that is retired. He has a wide range of accomplishments that span decades over his career in the sport of golf and has a large list of awards and titles to his name. In fact, he has been so successful in the sport of golf that golf digest named him the 14th best professional golfer of all time.

    Lee Trevino was a Ryder Cup participant on six different occasions in 1969, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1979, and 1981. Even more important to his professional accolades, Trevino was inducted into the world golf Hall of Fame back in 1981. He even won the Vardon Trophy on five different occasions, which they give to the golfer who scored the lowest average. He won those five trophies between 1970 and 1980.

    Trevino also experienced another interesting accolade during his era in golf. El Paso, TX named one of the major streets in their community after him. He wrote his autobiography with another author and title did They Call Me Super Mex.

    Throughout his years in golf, Trevino has become one of the richest golfers in the world and is currently estimated to have a net worth of $45 million.

    1. Annika Sorenstam – $47 Million

    The professional retired Swedish born golfer named Annika Sorenstam is looked upon as one of the top female golfers in history. She was born in 1970 and has seen a tremendous amount of success in this sport. Before finally stepping away from professional golf, she was the winner of 90 international tournaments and out of all of the female professional golfers she has more wins than any other.

    Of her official golf championships, she has officially won 72 LPGA Tournaments. 10 of those tournaments were majors and she also won 18 international tournaments. In 2006, Sorenstam acquired dual citizenship in Sweden and the United States. She was also considered the Player of the Year on eight different occasions which is also a world record.

    Her current net worth is $47 million. This makes her one of the most successful and richest professional golfers in the world and it doesn’t matter if they are male or female.

    1. Adam Scott – $48 Million

    The Australian golfer Adam Scott was born in July 1980. He is a professional golfer that plays on the PGA Tour. At one point in August 2015, he was considered the number one golfer in the world. On an international level, he has also won 29 professional tournaments throughout the world.

    To date, his biggest win was in 2013 when he won the Masters tournament. That win was Scott’s first major championship and it was the first time an Australian won the Masters tournament as well.

    His career is filled with many other significant wins. He won the players championship in 2004, the WGC-Bridgestone invitational in 2011, and the WGC-Cadillac championship in 2016. He was also the U.S. Open runner-up in 2012.

    In the game of golf, Adam Scott is considered a massive powerhouse. It’s no surprise that he has a net worth of roughly $48 million.

    1. Jim Furyk – $50 Million

    Jim Furyk is a pro golfer in America who plays on the PGA Tour. From a professional standpoint, he won the FedEx cup in 2010 and he also won the Player of the Year for the PGA in that same year too.

    He is the victor in one major championship throughout his career when he won the 2003 U.S. Open. Even more exciting is the record that he holds. He actually has the record for the lowest Pro golf score in the history of the PGA Tour at 58. This happened in 2016 during the final round of the Travelers Championship.

    From a ranking standpoint, Furyk reached the top of his game in 2006. At this point in his career, according to the Official World Golf Ranking, he was ranked second in the world. Throughout his entire career, he spent 430 weeks in the top 10 of the official rankings from 1999 to 2015.

    All in all, Jim Furyk is one of the top professional golfers in the world and he will remain that way for a long time. He’s also one of the wealthiest to ever play the game and his net worth is currently standing at $50 million.

    1. Nick Faldo – $60 Million and

    In 1957 in the month of July, Sir Nicholas Alexander Faldo was born. He’s better known to the golfing world is Nick Faldo and is a professional English golfer who plays golf on the European Tour. For the most part, Faldo spends his time as a professional golf analyst, but during his heyday he was one of the best golfers in his era.

    According to the Official World Golf Ranking records, Faldo spent 97 weeks as the number one ranked golfer during his professional career. He has 30 European Tour victories and additive that group he won three open championships and three other majors.

    Faldo began working for CBS sports in 2006 and became one of their main analysts. He also joined BBC sport in 2012 to provide Open Championship team coverage.

    Between the money earned during his golfing career and his time spent as a professional analyst, it’s estimated that Nick Faldo’s net worth is currently hovering around $60 million.

    1. Rory McIlroy – $65 Million

    In May 1989, the professional golfer from Northern Ireland named Rory McIlroy was born. He is a current member of the PGA Tour and the European Tour. By the time he reached 25 years old, he was already the victor in three majors. And Official World Golf Rankings tell us that he was the number one golfer in the world for a total of 95 weeks.

    All in all, McIlroy has a total of four major wins under his belt including the U.S. Open in 2011. He set a record during that tournament by scoring the lowest under par at -16. The following year he set another record in the PGA championship in 2012 when he won the tournament by 8 strokes.

    Rory McIlroy is an impressive golfer with an impressive career. It shouldn’t surprise anyone to learn that he’s worth $65 million and his career is far from over.

    1. Vijay Singh – $75 Million

    A Fijian professional golfer was born in 1963 and his name is Vijay Singh. His golfing career was remarkable to say the least and he was one of the best to ever play the game in the PGA.

    And speaking of the PGA, he was the PGA Champion twice in 1998 and again in 2004. And he also led the PGA Tour is the top money winner for three years including 2003, 2004, and again in 2008.

    He was ranked number one by the official world golf ranking for 32 weeks from 2004 and 2005. He was also the FedEx Cup winner in 2008.

    When many think of Vijay Singh, they remember his intense preparation. He’d show up very early on the range to prepare for the event and stay many hours afterward to continue working on his game. In 2005, he entered into the World Golf Hall Of Fame. And his success was very lucrative since he has a net worth of $75 million.

    1. Ernie Els – $80 Million

    In 1969 in South Africa, a professional golfer named Theodore Ernest Els was born. Because he was such a tall man at 6 feet and 3 inches, he had the very telling nickname The Big Easy. His fluid golf swing was another reason why this nickname fit him so well.

    Throughout his impressive career, he won four major championships and a total of 71 victories. His majors include the US Open Championship, the Congressional, Oakmont, and the Open Championship.

    Only six golfers have ever won the Open Championship and the US Open twice and Ernie Els is one of them. He’s an official member of the world golf Hall of Fame and he was officially ranked number one during his career. Els currently possesses a net worth of $80 million.

    1. Fred Couples – $105 million

    An American professional golfer named Frederick Steven Couples was born in 1959. He played for the PGA Tour Champions and the PGA Tour. At one time in his career he was ranked number one throughout the world and he has professional tournament wins on 64 occasions.

    Most notably, you’ll recognize that Couples won the Players Championship in 1984 and 1996. He also won the Masters tournament in 1992. He’s in the world golf Hall of Fame as of 2013 and his net worth is in the neighborhood of $105 million.

    1. Phil Mickelson – $180 Million

    Phil Mickelson, better known by his nickname Lefty in golf circles, is a professional golfer in the PGA. He is one of a few golfers that can successfully play the game left-handed yet he is naturally right-handed.

    Born in 1970, Mickelson has 42 career wins including five majors. He won the Masters three times, an Open Championship, and the PGA Championship. Throughout history, only 16 players have won three of the four majors. Mickelson is one of those 16, and the only major he hasn’t won is the U.S. Open. But he was the runner-up in the U.S. Open six times!

    Phil Mickelson is a highly recognized golfer and was in the official top 10 for more than 700 weeks. He’s currently worth $180 million.

    1. Gary Player – $200 Million

    As we enter into the top five, Gary Player starts our list at a $200 million net worth. Born in 1935, he retired and left an amazing legacy in the sport of golf. He won nine major championships during his professional career. He even won the senior British open championship on three occasions as a member of the European Senior Tour after he left the majors.

    At 29 years old, Gary player was victorious in 1965 and won the U.S. Open. He is the only non-American to win all four majors otherwise called the Grand Slam.

    Throughout his career, Gary player won 165 tournaments on six continents. In 1974 he received an induction to become a member of the World Golf Hall Of Fame.

    1. Jack Nicklaus – $280 Million

    The Golden Bear a.k.a. Jack Nicklaus is a professional golfer in the United States. He was born in 1940 and began his career early because of his incredible talent.

    Throughout his career, Nicklaus won 18 major championships and his wins have racked up a total of 73 PGA Tour victories. This puts him at third place on the all-time list behind Tiger Woods with 79 victories and Sam Snead with 82 victories.

    He became a professional golfer at 21 years old and had his first professional win by the time he turned 26. As the fourth wealthiest golfer in the world, Jack Nicklaus is worth $280 million.

    1. Greg Norman – $300 Million

    Greg Norman is an Australian professional golfer that was born in 1955. He was a boisterous man that looked like he came from the outback while hitting the links. Norman was much more than a professional golfer. He was also a bighearted philanthropist and an impressive entrepreneur.

    According to Official World Golf Rankings, Norman was ranked number one in the 1980s and 1990s for 331 weeks. He won two majors, 20 PGA Tour tournaments, and 91 International Tournament wins throughout his career. In 2001 Greg Norman was inducted into the world golf Hall of Fame. He is nicknamed “The Shark” or “the Great White Shark” because he played golf so aggressively.

    Norman is one of the richest golfers in the world with a net worth of $300 million.

    1. Tiger Woods – $600 Million

    Tiger Woods was practically born with a golf club in his hand and there are pictures to prove it. He is one of the most popular golfers ever and you’ll recognize him whether you’re into the sport or not.

    Woods has a natural ability to play golf that was cultivated from a very young age. His father trained and encouraged him to become a professional golf master and he achieved his dream by the time he turned 20 years old.

    Woods is one of the highest-paid athletes in the world. He won his first major championship by winning the Masters in 1997 and continued to dominate from 1999 to 2004. He spent 281 weeks as the number one golfer in the world and he is an 11 time PGA Player of the Year. It’s no surprise to anyone to learn that Tiger Woods is worth $600 million.

    1. Arnold Palmer – $675 Million

    With a nickname like The King, it shouldn’t surprise anyone to learn that the 1929 born Arnold Palmer is looked upon as the greatest golfer to ever grace the face of the earth. He was an incredible golfer and created some of the most incredible milestones throughout the history of the PGA.

    When golf first started airing on television, Arnold Palmer became the original star in the 1950s. He won many events on the PGA Tour Champions and PGA Tour throughout his career. In fact, he won seven majors and 62 PGA Tour titles. Even more telling is that he granted the PGA Tour lifetime achievement award in 1998 and he was one of the first 13 players to receive a World Golf Hall Of Fame induction.

    Arnold Palmer is no longer with us because he passed away in September 2016. Before he died he was worth $675 million and he was one of the most revered golfers of all time.

     

     

  • How Much Money Has Ricky Fowler Earned?

    One of the tour’s more popular players is one I can resonate with – Ricky Fowler.  He grew up riding dirt bikes and playing golf in California before going to college at Oklahoma State on a golf scholarship.  He won the Ben Hogan award in 2008 and racked up a great amateur career before entering the PGA Tour in 2009, and this is when the story of Ricky Fowler’s earnings begins.  Let’s dive in and break down how this PGA Tour star has earned his cash over time.

    Ricky Fowler’s Career Earnings

    It’s been published that Fowler has a net worth of $18 million, so let’s talk about all the ways he’s earned this great amount of cash.  While that’s just behind Bubba Watson’s earnings that I just wrote about not too long ago, it’s a number I could live with to play golf and be happy.

    Rickie Fowler Net Worth

    Speaking of happy, how would you like to have the net worth of Tiger Woods?  The guy should be a billionaire soon!

    Ricky Fowler has been bas high as the fourth ranked golfer on the Official World Golf Ranking after he won the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship.  However, it took him a lot of top ten finishes to get to winning tournaments, as by 2010 he had three runner up finishes.

    September of 2010 was a big financial gain for Fowler when he signed a clothing deal with Puma.  Later that month, he was selected as a captain’s pick for the Ryder Cup team, playing for the U.S.A.  This pick made him the youngest player for a U.S. team of all time, and only Sergio Garcia played in the tournament as a younger player, way back in 1999.  In the same year, he won the Rookie of the Year award in a pool of players that also featured Rory McIlroy.

    2011 led to many more solid finishes, including a tie for second behind Adam Scott in the WGC Bridgestone Invitational.  While not winning tournaments is painful to golfers, the money that is earned in the top ten is very lucrative, so Fowler’s constant top five finishes helped him amass a lot of his net worth early in his career.  Later in 2011, Fowler got his first professional win by getting a six shot victory over McIlroy at the Kolon Korea Open.  He finished 2011 ranked #32 in the world.

    In 2012 he won the Wells Fargo Championship and finished second again at The Players Championship.  In 2013 he finished runner up in the Australian Players Championship.

    2014 saw his best finish at a major tournament, earning 2nd place at the U.S. Open.  In this year, he became only the third player to finish in the top five of all major tournaments, earning major cashes along the way.

    2015 saw him winning The Players Championship, his first win in three years.  In a banner year, he also won on the European Tour as well as the Deustche Bank Championship.

    In 2016 Fowler once again won the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship and in 2017 he won The Honda Classic and had another top five finish at the PGA Championship, earning the feat of multiple top five finishes at every major golf tournament.  In 2018, he finished second at The Masters to Patrick Reed.  In 2019 he won the Waste Management Open.

    Ricky Fowler Sponsorships

    In 2019 Ricky Fowler signed with Taylor Made and he uses their balls and gloves.

    Puma.

    Sources:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rickie_Fowler#

    https://www.sportskeeda.com/golf/rickie-fowler-net-worth

     

     

     

  • Phil Mickelson’s National Golf Club near Calgary Revealed

    Phil Mickelson

    The most talked-about new golf course in Canada is almost certainly Calgary’s National Golf Club. Since June 1, the National Golf Club has been open to the general public, becoming Mickelson’s first Canadian golf course designed exclusively by the 50-year-old. The project to bring the Mickelson National Golf Club to Calgary has been ongoing for more than a decade.  It has survived recessions and turbulent economic times to come out the other side.

    In its infancy, the course was due to be co-designed by Stephen Ames and Johnny Miller. However, the brains behind the development firm overseeing the project, Barry Ehlert, recently revealed that a change of tac was needed to accomplish a course design that had “never been done in Calgary”. Hence, the relationship with Phil Mickelson was cultivated, with Lefty inking terms on a design deal in 2014. Six years later, Mickelson’s masterpiece has finally come to fruition.

    In terms of sporting heritage, Calgary has long been known as a premier spot for sports and betting, given that it’s the third-largest city in the country. With the NHL’s Flames, the CFL’s Calgary Stampeders and the Calgary Stampede rodeo festival – dubbed the “Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” – it’s a city that loves its sport. However, golf has never been too high on its priority list – possibly due to the climate. The Mickelson National Golf Club aims to create a golfing legacy.

    Preview play has been available at the National Golf Club since 2019

    Last year, the Mickelson National Golf Club opened its doors for free, allowing excited golfers in the Calgary area to play a few holes of Lefty’s latest golf course design. The Windmill Golf Group, who developed the course, offered “preview play” to locals in return for charitable donations to the Calgary PREP Program. All indications suggest that the course has been well-received, so let’s fill you in on the nuts and bolts of Calgary’s new National Golf Club.

    According to Barry Ehlert, Mickelson’s vision for the National Golf Club was to create “different design characteristics and features” that would appeal greatly to both “high and low handicap golfers”. Framed with expansive foothills and with magnificent vistas and snow-capped peaks in the distance, this is a course with vast, open spaces to exploit. Mickelson designed the course to encourage brave and bold shot-makers, while the option of multiple tees also offers excellent flexibility.

    At the time of writing, only Premium membership is available to the public, giving members access to reciprocal courses, as well as member-only events, for the princely sum of CAD$23,900.

    Mickleson’s talents for golf course design

    National Golf Club near Calgary

    Of course, Lefty is no stranger to designing new golf courses. Back in 2001, Mickelson designed his first course at Whisper Rock, Arizona. More recently, he offered his help in redesigning and breathing new life into West Virginia’s Greenbrier course, which was hit hard by severe flooding in 2016. A year later, he was also enlisted to redesign an 18-hole course on the island of Bali, which would become the Trump International Golf Club.

    Mickelson has returned to action on the PGA Tour after three months out. He failed to make the cut at the Charles Schwab Challenge at the beginning of June. His next mission sees him make the trip to Connecticut for Cromwell’s Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands. Had Lefty made the cut in the Charles Schwab Challenge, it’s possible he would have given the Travelers Championship a swerve, but there appears to be a strong line-up of entrants, with eight of the world’s top ten players committed to the event.

    Mickelson also recently took part in a socially-distanced event called “The Match: Champions for Charity”, designed to raise funds for relief efforts across the States. The pro-am matchplay saw Mickelson team up with NFL icon Tom Brady against Tiger Woods and another NFL great, Peyton Manning.

  • Phil Mickelson: Improvements Over Time

    Just a Number 

    Nicknamed Lefty, Phil Mickelson is a golfer who’s attracted a strong following based on his iconic play as well as his unforgettable personality. He’s known primarily for the skills that have helped him take home 44 event titles in the PGA Tour, which includes five major championships, three Masters titles, one PGA Championship, and one Open Championship.

    However, Mickelson now stands out given his age on the putting greens—and that’s a high compliment. Throughout the sport of golf, many professionals are able to continue playing at a high level unlike their pro-league counterparts in, say, the NHL or MLB.

    In fact, the likelihood of star players continuing their professional career well into their 50s is so high that the PGA Tour has a separate branch for these athletes: PGA Tour Champions. This is a professional senior golf tour that’s fully regulated as a branch of the PGA Tour, where players continue to battle it out for hefty purse prizes. 

    It should come as no surprise that Mickelson, who’s approaching his 50th birthday in June, isn’t the oldest professional golfer to keep playing (and winning) well into his later years. In fact, the likes of Sam Snead, Davis Love III, Fred Funk, and Craig Stadler are all PGA Tour alumni who took titles past the age of 50. In fact, Mickelson remains a favorite amongst analysts as well as pundits looking to bet on main golf events, especially given his recent title-grabbing performance at the 2019 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

    Man at Golf Club

    The Recent Years

    Though Mickelson is signed on to host an upcoming event, The American Express Golf Tournament (formerly known as the Bob Hope Classic), he’s also made sure to keep his play sharp.

    In fact, only three years ago, at age 47, Mickelson was pleased with his play at the WGC Mexico Championship. During this tournament, Mickelson faced off against Justin Thomas, a golfer half his age, and seemed to make a show of dominating Thomas.

    The big question coming up as Mickelson’s 50th birthday isn’t whether or not the 44-time PGA Tour winner has the chops to continue on the putting greens. The question is actually whether or not he should move to the PGA Tour Champions league.

    Normally, the criteria that determine a move from the PGA Tour to its Champions counterpart isn’t age. While the Champions Tour is only open to those aged 50 or above, it’s not uncommon for top athletes to keep playing in the PGA Tour.

    In fact, golfer Tom Watson competed in the 2009 Open Championship despite being a Championship Tour candidate. Aged 59 years, many expected this to be the last run for Watson, but, in the end, he was one putt away from taking the Championship. His advice consisted of two points: competitiveness and clubhead speed. So long as a player has both, there’s no need to switch to the PGA Tour Championship.

    Sure, Mickelson may be expected to support the senior circuit with some appearances and, certainly, some kind words, but he won’t be shoehorned into an inferior competition. After all, Mickelson’s got enough flashy shirts to compete for another decade and pretend he’s in his 40s.

    Man Playing Golf

    Staying Sharp: Phil’s Way

    Many fans and pundits may expect Mickelson to emphasize wit to stay sharp, especially considering the popular memes that have been circulating lately with the caption ‘What will Phil do next?’

    But for all the antics this player tends to entertain, both on and off the course, he’s got more than his lefty swing down pat… or, rather than down pat, the swing he’s purposefully kept long, loose, and wildly unpredictable.

    First, Mickelson emphasizes his hand technique rather than his body technique. That isn’t to say that the pro hasn’t spent countless hours perfecting his full-body stance—just that he prefers to focus on his hands, and believes this is the crutch for a strong swing.

    Mickelson is also a huge proponent of mental visualization. Not only does he consider physical rehearsal important, but he also recommends that players visualize the game mentally before it’s time to take to the putting greens.

  • How Can You Benefit From A Golf Game?

    Golf game

    If you happen to play golf, then you already know the advantages of it. But, if not, then you should definitely give it a try. Some people consider it a boring sport, and they want nothing to do with it. However, golf can be entertaining as any other sport out there. It might not have a ton of action, but as long as you have a purpose of scoring points, then you are all set.

    If your wish is to start playing golf, then you’ll need to buy the appropriate equipment. Also, make sure to play it at a golf court, because otherwise where would you play it? As long as you are eager to learn the right technique, you can become good at golf. However, there are other benefits besides that. Continue reading the article to know more.

    If you have someone to teach you, then this is good news. It is always easier to trust an experienced individual than having to learn on your own. Maybe you are making a mistake without even realizing it. That’s why you need to keep trying but also be monitored by someone who knows how to play. Speaking of other benefits from a golf game, here’s what you should know:

    Socializing

    Socializing

    Even if one person is needed to make the shot, you can compete with your friends. Golf can be a social activity where you can gather some of your closest friends and bet on who’s going to win. There are also a lot of golf clubs where you can meet new and exciting people.

    It’s always better to get up in the morning and try something new, rather than to lie in bed all day. Golf can be a lot of fun if you let it. Make sure to check out Golf Treasury for more helpful information.

    Relaxation

    The golf courts are usually prosperous and green. Also, the sport is played outside, rather than inside like with basketball. This will help you clear your mind and relax throughout the day. Everyone needs a break sometimes from their busy life.

    Some people read books, watch movies, go fishing, etc. You, on the other hand, can learn to play golf. It will definitely take your mind off of anxiety and stress. Also, if you end up being really good at it, you can brag to your friends afterward. There’s no harm in trying to play golf. You might end up loving it in the end.

    Physical activity

    It might not be similar to a workout in a gym, but it does provide some sort of physical activity. As mentioned above, it is always better to get up and be productive rather than to lie in bed all the time. Practicing or playing golf can really work those muscles on your arms.

    It will also be beneficial for your back. If you don’t believe it, then pick up a golf club and start practicing. If you discover that this is your type of sport, then you can play for as long as you want to. Read more on this link https://golfscape.com/blog/golf-health-benefits-revealed/.

    Low impact sport

    Playing golf doesn’t require much physical activity. Sure, some of the muscles on the arms will be sore, but this is nothing compared to playing basketball or football. With golf, you won’t put much stress on your joints.

    This is a good thing because if your joints are regularly exposed to stress and pressure, then you might cause permanent damage to them. This is the last thing you want for yourself. Therefore, the sport won’t tire you up completely, and it might be just what your body needs from an activity.

    Concentration

    The key point of golf is to get the ball into the hole. However, that is easier said than done. With the right technique and measurement, you will be able to achieve your goal. However, you won’t be able to do that unless you are concentrating really hard. Check out this page.

    This type of sport can help you to focus better. This skill can be used for other things that require concentration. It will also help you to become more patient because the ball won’t magically turn up in the hole.

  • The Stage is Set for The Match: Champions for Charity

    Golf Course

    In November 2018, Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods faced-off in one of the most lucrative head-to-head match play golf events in the history of the sport. The Match: Tiger Vs Phil was staged in Las Vegas, USA, with a prize purse of US$9 million for the winner. The event was eventually broadcast for free to golf fans worldwide, resulting in a major spectacle. As most fans of big Phil will know, Mickelson eventually prevailed, brushing Tiger aside in their 22nd and fourth playoff hole.

    Now it appears the duo are preparing to return to the fairways for The Match round two. This time, it will all be in the name of charity. The Match: Champions for Charity will see Mickelson and Woods lock horns but this time in a pro-am format. Mickelson is set to team up with NFL quarterback legend Tom Brady, with Tiger Woods partnered by fellow NFL quarterback icon Peyton Manning. The showdown, which will see the quartet collectively donate $10 million towards the COVID-19 relief efforts in the US, is to be staged at the Medalist Golf Club in Florida’s Hobe South.

    With the event scheduled for the Memorial Day weekend of Sunday May 24, it has already captured the imagination of the sportsbooks, with the likes of Fanduel and 888sport running golf markets on The Match action, giving the Woods/Manning pairing early favoritism. The competition is also due to be broadcast across TBS and TNT throughout, which should certainly ramp up the interest.

    Phil Mickelson

    The match play will consist of 18 holes – unless a playoff is required – with nine holes of best ball and nine holes of modified alternate shot play. The playful trash talking has already begun between messrs Mickelson and Woods. Phil took part in an online advertisement for The Match: Champions for Charity by showcasing the trophy he won against Woods in the original event in 2018.

    According to golf odds expert Jeff Sherman, the volume of wagers likely to be placed on this year’s The Match: Champions for Charity could be four times the amount staked on the original version of The Match. Sherman said that the previous event yielded volumes akin to a “good NBA game”, but this time around the betting interest is likely to be heightened given the current lack of professional sport on offer.

    Sherman also delved deeper into the golfing talents of both Brady and Manning, who are no mugs around a golf course. Sherman believes Brady plays off an eight handicap, while Manning plays off a six handicap, which probably explains why the Woods/Manning duo have been given the slight edge over Mickelson/Brady in the betting markets.

    Both Brady and Manning have also partaken in a spot of trash talking in the build up to the match. Brady has joked that he is “happy” to be facing Peyton Manning and not his brother, Eli. Meanwhile Manning has intimated that the choice of venue for the event plays into Brady’s hands and that it would have been better to be staged somewhere that people “don’t like him” such as Indianapolis and Denver. Either way it promises to be a fun sporting spectacle that will provide a much-needed form of escapism for fans in these difficult times.

  • How Much Money is Arnold Palmer Worth?

    The name Arnold Palmer is one of the most iconic in the entire sports world.  Even after his passing in 2016, his brand continued to amass a fortune which led Arnold Palmer’s net worth to a figure most of us just can’t comprehend.  “The King” won 62 PGA Tour events, featuring four wins at The Masters, and is a Hall of Fame golfer.

    How Much Money Did Arnold Palmer Make?

    There are many reports out there, but the one that caught my eye was this report stating that his estate was worth an estimated $875 million.  The only person in his orbit from the golf world is the wealth of Tiger Woods, who is still out there earning and holding a massive amount of money, even despite a very public, expensive divorce.

    The best part about Arnold Palmer was that his legacy consists of being a great golfer, but additionally he’s just a tremendous human being.  He was very involved with sports marketing, and helped found The Golf Channel, something that has brought a lot of new eyeballs on the sport and really garnered new viewers as well as servicing golf nuts across the globe with content.  Palmer also designed over 300 golf courses across the world, and used his name in deals to do beverages, apparel, and other items.

    While he played golf before the prize pools started to become incredibly lucrative, he amassed $3.6 million in earnings on the PGA Tour and Champions Tour, but thankfully for him, he had an incredible nose for business and used his name to earn endorsements, guest appearances, and licensing to achieve a crazy amount of wealth.  If you adjust his earnings for inflation, his estate would be $1.4 billion!

    His estate made over $40 million in the 12 months after his death in 2016.  His brand, like the Jordan Brand, is eternally earning respect and worth something.  

    Out of celebrities who have passed away, only Michael Jackson has earned more money.  That, to me, shows you how big the Arnold Palmer brand is.

    Arnold Palmer Golf Apparel

    A lot of the income comes from over 400 stores that sell his branded apparel in Asia.  Other markets are on the radar over there, such as Vietnam, and Thailand.  There are agreements with 39 licensees with the estate of Arnold Palmer.

    Arnold Palmer Beverages

    Of course, many people know of the famous Arnold Palmer drink, which is a concoction of ice tea and lemonade.  This officially launched in 2001, and AriZona Beverages made 500 million cans of this drink just last year, focusing on the 13 to 35 year olds who drink this refreshing beverage.  It’s also said that the Palmer name is often thought of by associating it to the drink, and not his play on the golf course.  (Mostly because he was before most people’s time.)

    MillerCoors now offers a spiked version of this beverage.  

    Related Reading:  What is Adam Scott’s Net Worth?

    Arnold Palmer’s net worth of his estate continues to grow, thanks to deals with MasterCard and Rolex as well.  It’s amazing what his brand was able to do over the years, and even more impressive as to what it continues to produce for the late, great golf icon.

  • Phil Mickelson to Be Official Host of PGA Tour Event

    The golf tournament formerly known as the Bob Hope Classic has a future, thanks to American Express taking the lead with a sponsorship deal set to run for multiple years, in a deal done earlier this Fall.  This was all reported by Golf Digest.  With the event rumored to be falling off the map of the PGA Tour, there’s even more reason to be excited about it being around thanks to Phil Mickelson’s involvement as the official host starting in the year 2020.

    The American Express Golf Tournament Signs Phil Mickelson to Host

    American Express Golf

    The 49 year old golfer, and namesake of this fan blog, has been an ambassador of the event in the past, and now he will be front and center instead of working behind the scenes.  Mickelson has been the champion of this tournament twice and also finished second last year in the same event, then called the Desert Classic.  He also owns a property in the Madison Club in La Quinta, where it will be played.

    It’s always been an important part of my life. I would come out here and play junior tournaments here

    -Phil Mickelson

    he continued….

    I’ve always been passionate about here, and I love the tournament itself. But more than that, this tournament has meant historically a lot to this area, and I want to bring back the vision of Bob Hope.

    -Phil Mickelson

    Featuring 156 PGA Tour professionals as well as some amateurs participating at three different courses in La Quinta, the American Express will have a huge $6.7 million purse, which is up from last years purse by $800,000.  With Mickelson on board now, the tournament will focus on getting more depth, something that has been difficult over the last few events.

    With perfect weather, a large purse, and a head start on 2020, I don’t see why any golfers would avoid this event!

    After falling out of the top 50 golfers in the world for the first time in 26 years, Phil is looking for his new diet and workout regimen to help him on tour now that he is looking at turning 50.

    Last year, Adam Long won the event.  This years American Express will start on January 16, 2020.  It’s also been rumored that they will feature musical acts by country music star Luke Bryan, and Rock N Roll legend Stevie Nicks.  For more information, visit:  https://www.theamexgolf.com/.  

  • Monster Golf Swing System Review

    Monster Golf Swing System Review

    Developing a natural swing pattern and achieving the correct level of muscle memory to continuously adopt these good habits is something that takes years to accomplish. Many different swing systems have been created to help people achieve these levels of success within the sport. While most of these programs come with rigorous attention to all aspects of the sport, many undermine the ability to achieve results.

    The Monster Golf Swing System was created to help golfers of all age ranges and levels achieve the results they desire. These results can be an added boost to your power streams or operating with the correct form to reduce injury. Many different teachings are packed into this life-changing program, leaving the consumer with much to gain from these step-by-step lessons. Below is a glance into the program offerings, detailing all of the aspects of what the video tutorial will teach you about driving the ball for more distance. You’ll also find Monster golf swing reviews from actual customers who have used this system and incorporated the teachings into their game – much to the delight of their scorecard!

    Monster Golf Swing

    How Does the Monster Golf Swing System Work?

    One of the biggest question marks that come into play with a program that is based solely on reading materials and instructional videos is credibility. Does monster golf swing system work? The answer to this question is a resounding, yes. Most reviews for the system are homegrown, meaning they were released at the sole discretion of the users. They are no paid advertisers when it comes to these review releases. A simple search for ‘monster golf swing testimonial’ will produce thousands of results in favor of the program.

    Answering the age-old question of “Does monster golf swing system work?” is just one of the smallest pushes for favor of this program. The monster golf swing testimonial searches produce many different shining examples of areas where the program succeeds. Many users exclaim that the program has helped them gain distance on their drives, improve their short game, and take years of harsh punishment off their bodies with the introduced stretching and swinging techniques. These results and success stories are also not specific to a certain age group. From starters to touring professionals, these reviews become plentiful across many different web addresses. The proof is in the pudding and most will describe successes to areas of pin-pointed play.

    Monster golf swing program details

    Benefits of Monster Golf Swing

    This program is broken down into a few different sub-categories. These categories help depict some of the main areas of struggle one will find within their golf game. For self-starters, there are a few accelerated options that work out some of the kinks and get you right back on the links. The 12-week system helps break down all of the timeless research and data results into a step-by-step guide of how to term your growth within the game. This 3-month period starts you off in the beginner stages, developing good habits and erasing the negatives. This guide is the perfect fit for those looking to kick start their play. This program helps to elevate your game at the proper pace, ensuring you don’t miss those important lessons along the way.

    For others, there are specified sets to help you tie the knot on your problem areas. Flexibility and power are the two DVD sets that really dive into the aspects of these action verbs. The flexibility set comes with different workout routines, workout instructional videos, and a healthy eating guide to keep you fighting fit on the golf course. Flexibility is one of the key areas of sport. Without the ability to remain limber on the the course, your body is put at-risk of lifelong injuries that can really stun your pace of play. This DVD keeps you on the course and remaining fit for play. The power DVD is for those looking to gain something extra with their swing. Swing extensions and unlocking that hidden power are just two of the areas of focus within this informational video. Instructors help you find the key areas where you are leaving these extra power extensions on the table and use them to your advantage.

    If the video instructions are too high-speed for your liking, this system also offers different reading guides for you to look over. These guides are filled with pictures and how-to instructions to keep informative. These read along guides help to pace your learning or accelerate it, whichever you would prefer.

    The best function of this system is the many different tools this program contains. From videos to testimonials that detail the results before your eyes; this program has something we can all take from to improve our golf game.

    Finding Value

    The hardest a decision a consumer faces is the ability to shell out funds for learning programs. Private golf lessons cost an arm and a leg. For those who do not have a disposable income, the monster swing golf program is right for you. The program retails for under $50. This one-time payment affords you the right to the complete DVD series, reading materials, and e-series to help download on-the-go. If you combine the value assorted throughout these different program offerings, you are reaching the $200-$300 range in terms of private support. This self-driven program is delivered to you at a speed you can enjoy. You term the pace of the learning or cite the area of support you wish to receive the assistance. Since this program contains so many different features and areas of assistance, there is no specified route for learning. The user can jump from one support item to the next without missing a beat. Tailoring the learning to all age ranges and levels of play is another piece that keeps the value-packed inside this program.

    Summary

    With the many different programs out there claiming riches of success, there is really only one turning point a consumer has: the people. Reading real-time results from users and scrolling through the many different success stories that this program has churned out will create the proof you need. The system keeps working for golfers of all ages and skillsets, keeping the results tiered to your liking. This is one of the most innovative programs created in terms of overall value and associated success rates. Additionally, the program also comes with a 100% money-back guarantee. If you struggle to find your swing or notice results, simply return all of the content and you will receive a full refund. The developing minds behind this program stand by their long-term success rates, keeping this learning device a tool that can be passed on from generation to generation. Pick up your copy today and learn about the many different ways your golf game could change for the better. The monster golf swing testimonial is awaiting your final approval, so give this program a shot today.

  • Phil Mickelson Starts Fasting to Hopefully Improve Play

    Our man Phil Mickelson has taken a drastic measure to help improve his play, which has been down lately.  He’s been fasting, according to an ESPN article published this morning.

    Mickelson Loses 15 Pounds by Fasting

    The fast was for six full days, and he lost a whopping 15 pounds during this fast.  He had been playing poorly since winning the AT & T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am earlier in 2019, and has missed cuts in four of his last six entries, which is highly uncharacteristic for the golf legend.

    Here’s a photo screen shot of a video he uploaded to his Twitter channel where he talked about all of it.

    Phil Mickelson Fast
    Phil has noticeably lost weight in his core.

    “The last 10 days I’ve done what I call a hard reset to change and try and make things better,” said Mickelson in a video he posted on Twitter.

    The 49 year old golfer dropped the extra weight by drinking exclusively water and a special coffee blend, and also doing a retreat.

    Here’s to hoping the fast works, and the good old Lefty is back and better than ever in his next events. Phil, we’re rooting for you!

  • Phil Mickelson Denies Involvement in College Admissions Scandal

    There has been a lot of news this week about the college admission scandal that has embroiled over 50 parents, including a few celebrities (such as Full House star Lori Loughlin and actress Felicity Huffman) who allegedly committed fraud to get their children enrolled in the college of their choice.

    Allegations of the fraud include payment of bribes to cheat on proctored exams such as the SAT and ACT, as well as creating phony athlete profiles and bribing college coaches to get their kids enrolled as athletic recruits.

    Mickelson Used Rick Singer’s Services

    The ringleader of this whole scam is a man by the name of Rick Singer, who ran a for-profit college admissions business and used it to funnel money from the parents to the test proctors and coaches to make the enrollment happen. When it seemed like we had heard all of the celebrity names tied to Singer earlier in the week, more names have been linked to him, including Phil Mickelson.

    After completing his round at The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass on Thursday, Mickelson was met with the expected questioning regarding his relationship with Singer, and had this to say to the assemblage of reporters (as reported on golf.com):

    “We, along with thousands of other families, hired he and his company to help us guide through the college application process. We’re probably more shocked than anyone and we’ve been dealing with it the last few days, but that’s about it.”

    Following his meeting the media, he also posted this message on his Twitter account:

     

    Our Reaction

    Is Phil Mickelson guilty of bribing college admissions?
    Photo Credit: Yahoo! Sports

    Obviously, this is a fan site of the legend Phil Mickelson and we think this is all a bunch of bull. He has a wonderful family and talented, hard-working kids. By his own admission, he is a proud dad of how gifted and well-developed his children are. They have good grades, numerous extracurricular activities, and worldly views that have colleges fighting to get them as students.

    We believe that Mickelson used Singer’s services like thousands of other parents, just (as he claimed) as a way to help them navigate the college admissions process. He has used Singer’s company for three years (he currently has a daughter who is a sophomore at Brown University) and got to know the tutors and administrative staff that got dozens of colleges on their radar and helped navigate through the confusing process.

    We know a lot of people will look at this case with a bit of skepticism, as they are clouded by the stigma of his insider trading activity in the past. Let us remind you, he was cleared of any wrongdoing in that case and has strongly denied any illicit activity (just as he’s doing with this admissions scandal).

    Until any definitive proof comes out that shows Mickelson was paying bribes for test-taking or admission, he is innocent until proven guilty in this. In all the other cases that made the news this week, there are wiretapped conversations and a paper trail of money being funneled. At this time, we’ve seen nothing along those lines with Phil, and believe he honestly used these services in the way he’s claimed.

  • Phil Mickelson Wins AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am

    The weather made him wait until Monday to close out the Pebble Beach Pro Am, but Phil Mickelson handled his business and got his 44th tour win on Monday.

    Mickelson Wins Pebble Beach Pro Am on Monday

    Phil Chips at Pebble Beach
    Photo Credit: Golfweek

    He entered the day with a three shot lead after a weather-delayed Sunday and beat out Scott Stallings and Paul Casey on the final two holes to grab his fifth win at this exact event, which put him in a tie with Mark O’Meara for the all time record for number of wins.

    Shooting a 19 under 268 for the week of golf, Mickelson attempted to get his playing partner, Pau Casey, to finish the round on Sunday as the sky turned black and visibility was very poor.  Casey argued that there wasn’t enough time to finish and the two argued back and forth prior to play being stopped with only two holes left.  At this point, Stallings was already finished with his round and had finished with a 15 under par score, which had him tied with Casey at the time.

    Entering Sunday’s final round, Mickelson was behind by three strokes to Casey.  He shot a 7 under par 65 to take the championship from Casey, who himself was gunning for his third career title.

    It’s good to see Lefty racking up the wins and continuing his trek into the record books.  Last time I updated the blog, Phil beat Tiger in “The Match.”

    Six months from now, Phil will return to this same course and shoot for his final leg of the prestigious “Career Grand Slam” when he seeks a U.S. Open Victory.

    You can bet your ass we’ll be cheering for him to win that one! 

    As Phil is in the twilight of his career, it’s amazing to see him playing this great of golf.  He’s won once and been runner up three times already in this early part of the season.  50 career wins is in sight, and Lefty is locked and loaded, shooting for yet another trophy for his impressive trophy case.

    Until the next round – Go Lefty!

     

  • Phil Mickelson Vs. Tiger Woods

    Two of the best to ever swing a golf club are about to go head to head this Thanksgiving week in an event aptly titled “the Match.”  Phil Mickelson vs. Tiger Woods will be televised and many side bets will be made.  Today I’ll explain what this is all about and fill you in on whats about to go down.

    “The Match” Puts Phil Mickelson Versus Tiger Woods

    Where else, but Las Vegas, would this event take place?  Both of these touring professionals are notorious gamblers who have huge bank accounts and even larger ego’s.  This game will include all the side bets one could ask for – and much more.  During televised PGA tour matches, there have been rumors of side bets taking place, but you’ll never see that stuff on TV.  However, that’s all about to change.

    Featuring real-time oddsmaking, you’ll be able to see probabilities prior to shots that takes into consideration course-mapping information along with the players’ ShotLink data.  It’ll be comparable to watching the Poker Tour where you can see the cards each player is holding.  Let’s be honest folks, this is about Tiger vs. Phil, and money.  That’s it.  And we all know that both of them have a ton of cash in the bank already.  If you want to know exactly how much, just follow the links below.

    Everyone who likes to golf knows that more often than not, gambling happens.  In Europe, bookies are abundant and waiting to take your action while you sit in a pub and watch the tournament.  Soon, the USA will have legalized gambling, and some States do already, but nationally, we don’t at the time of this post.

    It’s worth noting that the PGA Tour supported (and continues to support) legalized wagering.  They have a lot of angles to make money off of the gambling, which I’ll talk about in a future article as that unfolds.

    Jeff Sherman of the Westgate Sportsbook and Casino recently tweeted the odds:

    To Win Outright:

    Tiger Woods -200
    Phil Mickelson +170

    Who would you take in Tiger Vs. Phil?

    I’ll be back later to recap the event and let you know the FULL results.

  • Phil Mickelson Diet

    Phil Mickelson has managed to make a name for him over the years by winning over 40 golf tournaments. With wins in the Open tournament and the PGA championship, the three Master title holders have managed to be successful for many years. Now the fifth best golf player has decided to allegedly become a vegetarian for the sake of his arthritis and overall health. He has switched to a healthier alternate known as the Paleo diet. The diet essentially limits down your gluten, sugar and processed food intake in order to lose weight fast but in a healthier way. He decided to get serious about his diet after the loss in 2013, in which he then decided to fully focus on his health.

    I first read about his diet and exercise plan on this entry:  https://www.dietpillreviews.com/celebrity-diet-plans-to-lose-weight-fast/

    What is Phil Mickelson’s Diet Program Like?

    There are many problems that the human body can face such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes. These happen to accompany old age and can be highly detrimental. The diet is also known as the “Caveman” diet as it takes people back to their roots, to what our ancestors use to eat. Here are some things that Mickelson’s coach Cochran has suggested that anyone wanting to go on the Paleo diet needs to do. One thing that is important is the amount of exercise needed. The diet only requires you to eat foods that age old hunter gatherers used to eat. As you can tell, it’s pretty strict and extremely limited.

    Mickelson has been using this as a means to lose weight effectively in order to gain ball speed and play more efficiently, with precision. It has managed to improve his health by eliminating high fat and processed foods which contain less to zero nutritional value. It emphasizes on the intake of fruits and vegetables, which have left Mickelson looking fresh and younger. The diet essentially contains healthy vitamins, which in term really helped out with Mickelson’s arthritis, minerals and fiber which help to fill up a person faster and cut down the calories. While the diet is important, so is the workout. Mickelson has managed to burn more calories than he takes in, which explains how he is in such good shape.

    The diet contains of many food groups, mainly lean cuts of beef, pork, and poultry, preferably grass-fed, organic, or free-range selections which have proven to be healthier. Other meats include game animals, such as quail, venison, and bison. Dairy is not restricted unlike in other diets. The diet allows eggs, but no more than six a week. Free range does serve to be a better option overall, since it eliminates the mass production factor. For high protein, fish, including shellfish are a great source. Fruit, such as strawberries, cantaloupe, mango, and figs are most encouraged as they leave the system with vitamins. When it comes to vegetables, they have to be non-starchy, which include produce such as asparagus, onions, peppers, and pumpkin. Many do include nuts and seeds into the paleo diet such as almonds, cashews, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds, but most like to lay off them as they help to gain weight. Olive oil, flaxseed oil, and walnut oil are best alternates to sunflower or canola oil, as they are much healthier.

    The diet essentially includes everything you need from a good, balanced diet. It works great for Phil, it should work great for you too!

    For more information on everyone’s favorite Left Handed golfer, visit the home page.

  • Phil Mickelson Masters Outfit

    If you haven’t heard by now, the great Phil “Lefty” Mickelson wore an outfit that drew plenty of ire at the Masters during the practice round last week.

    It was an outfit that some said “was good for a business lunch.”  Others just said “what the heck is he wearing?”

    What Did Phil Mickelson Wear During the Master’s Practice Round?

    Well, see for yourself with this picture below.

    Phil Mickelson
    AUGUSTA, GA – APRIL 03: Phil Mickelson of the United States looks on during a practice round prior to the start of the 2018 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 3, 2018 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

    (Photo credit cited above.)  Click on the photo to return to the home page.

    Well, it was a forgettable Master’s for Lefty.  While we cheered him on, he struggled and ended up finishing tied for 36th place at +2.

     

  • Jordan Spieth Felt Phil Mickelson Snubbed Him for an Autograph

    One of the up and coming golfers of the current era, Jordan Spieth, recently shared a story with Golf Digest that I had to come here and share with you.

    You can read the full story right here.  Below, I’ve put the story in my own words.

    The Jordan Spieth Autograph Debacle

    Many athletes differ on signing autographs for their fans.  You’ll find some, like Arnold Palmer, will go out of the their way to make people happy.  Others, well, not so much.

    In a world where one reaction can have an impact on what people think of you, so many people can get rubbed the wrong way if they catch someone on the wrong day.  Phil is notably one of the better guys on tour, and he’ll make sure he signs autographs for people whenever possible.

    Jordan Spieth

    That said, everyone has their good days, and their bad days.  Sometimes things just don’t work out for people, and time isn’t on their side.  Of course, this has happened to Phil like it’s happened to any other athlete or celebrity out there, and one of the times it happened to none other than legendary golfer Jordan Spieth, a three time major champion himself.

    When he was in Austin recently before a WGC match, the phenom golfer was asked if he was ever slighted for a signature growing up.  His answer was classic.

    I’m quoting him below:

    There was a time that I was out, I think at the Byron Nelson with my dad and Phil Mickelson and Davis Love III were on the putting green. And i was yelling at them, as I now get annoyed while I’m practicing when I’m getting yelled at, and they were talking and they said, ‘One second.’

    “And when they finished, Phil was pulled off in a different direction and Davis came and signed for me. And I thought for the longest time that Phil just blew me off. And Davis was the nicest guy. And Phil, I didn’t care for as much for a little while because of that.”

    Rightfully so, Spieth was upset with Lefty, and he didn’t forget it.  When he reflected on that moment, he mentioned that in the back of his mind, as an adult, he knows Phil was probably meeting with a sponsor or attending a mandatory media obligation.

    The story came up recently, and when Spieth mentioned it to Phil himself, he said:

    “I knew who you were, and I didn’t want to go over there and sign it,” Spieth relayed.

    It’ll be an interesting situation if the two of them are paired up again soon!  They play at Augusta National in under two weeks.

  • Golden Tee Golf Home Edition

    Golden tee golf is one of the most loved arcade games of America that is usually found in bars. If you are a guy you have probably played this game growing up at your local bar. But did you know that the very same game you have loved for decades is now available for home?

    Playing Golden Tee in the Comfort of Your Own Home

    That’s right, Golden tee golf home edition is a real thing. You can get the arcade cabinet for yourself at home which is the same great game adults love to play at bar. The only difference is that this cabinet comes with an HDMI cable and can be connected to just about any flat screen TV you have at home.

    But that’s not all, the Golden Tee home edition has received several upgrades over the past year and as a home user, you have access to all these upgrades as soon as you get the cabinet at home. When you plug in the cabinet, you’ll have access to 65 unique, magnificent and imaginative courses.

    Travel the globe from your home. Play on the top of Mount Everest or under the large shadow of Eiffel Tower in Paris. No matter what location you love to explore, it is available in the game as a course. All the courses feature 18-hole which can be played right from the comfort of your living room or the basement with new courses added every now and then. Every year, the developers also add reimaged Golden Tee Fore! Courses which give you even more places to play the game when you are finally live.

    The arcade cabinet at home also connects to the internet giving you access to players around the world and play with or against them. You can track your progress or if you prefer, play alone. But the greatest fun in playing Golden Tee is against other players from around the world. Every game on the internet will pit you against 20 other players where you can stand victorious and earn money at the same time.

    If your state allows it, you can add in stakes and win tournaments with prize money. That is the true spirit of Golden tee which is meant to be a competitive game. If you don’t like such competition, there are also casual modes that offer a quick fix and are ideal for you and your mates when you throw a party at home.

  • Phil Mickelson Makes 100th Career Major Appearance

    The famous golfer from San Diego, our reason for this fan website, is making his 100th appearance in a major PGA Championship this weekend.  Along with him making his 100th appearance is South African Ernie Els.  The two of them have been friends throughout their entire career competing against one another.

    This is an elite club of golfers who have actually participated in 100 majors.

    When Els took home his first major victory back in 1994, Curtis Strange, a two time U.S. Open championship winner, said that Els was the “next God.

    However, the media missed on this quote, and what he was trying to say was that Els would be “the next guy.”  He has a very thick accent, apparently!

    When Mickelson won the Masters at age 34, it was his first major tournament win.  Ironically, this came to be a win over Els.  On the final hole of competition, Mickelson made an 18 foot birdie putt for the win.  When Els heard the roar of the crowd on the putting green, he retrieved his belongings and left.

    The two legends even received a cake for this triumph.

    Jack Nicklaus leads the way with 164 career starts in a major.  After that, it’s Gary Player, Raymond Floyd, Tom Watson, Ben Crenshaw, Sam Snead, Tom Kite, Gene Sarazen, Nick Faldo, Mark O’Meara, and Bernhard Langer.  This elite list is only 14 golfers deep, so you can tell what kind of company Lefty just joined.

    Every golfer on that list is in the Hall of Fame, and rightfully so. 

    Good luck to Phil, we’ll be cheering for you this weekend!

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    Today we welcome a special editorial from a website that covers the golf industry like few others.  Enjoy!

    An Important Note: So Phil and Bones just split up after 25 years of wedded bliss. WTF!? Who the hell saw this coming? Apparently, Tim Rosaforte.

    Anyway, let me get to what I originally wanted to talk about. GolferGeeks.com; that’s my website dedicated to my nearly lifelong love affair with golf. I cover everything from swing theory- read books, videos, etc- to golfing apparel. I’ve got golf equipment reviews, book reviews, golf gadget reviews, and just random thoughts on what’s going on in the game. Along with my lifelong love of golf, I’ve always been passionate about health, fitness, and well-being. I include those topics on the site.

    Naturally, I can’t buy every single item I review, and I’m not a big enough dog to get comped these items for testing- YET. What I do is a lot of research on the products I review and bring you the pros and cons as told from those that have used the item, so all you have to do is read my stuff to get the full picture.

    My very favorite that has happened to me since I started the website is getting to talk to Tony Clark, the founder and CEO of golf swing plane trainer- PlaneSwing. I’ve been attracted to this product, or specifically, swing plane trainers since I took up golf when I was 23. I featured the PlaneSwing on my site and reached out to Tony via email, asking a few questions about himself, the company, and awesome product. Not only did he answer all my questions in detail, he gave me his number and offered to hop on a call with me. We actually spoke twice and I came away with even more confidence in him, his company.

    You may be asking, “what the heck does this have to do with Phil Mickelson?” I can help here. Phil’s two most prominent coaches, and the ones he got all his majors with, are Randy Smith and Butch Harmon. Ok, whatever, you might say. What these two guys have in common is that they both use the PlaneSwing to train golfers at their academies. I can’t say for certain that Phil has used it, but I think it’s likely he’s at least tried it. He’s noted to be pretty curious.

    Anyway, cool things happen when you follow your passions or interests and talk to other people who feel the same. I hope to be talking to many of you soon. Come on over to Golfer Geeks and say hi.