'Caution and Fear Surrounding Competition and Risks in Professional Sports Illustrated by Mickelson Following Unusual Golf Performance'
In the world of golf, the 2022 season has been a rollercoaster ride of intrigue and controversy. From media boycotts to bogey-free rounds, the sport has kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Rory McIlroy and Collin Morikawa are among those who have chosen to skip media interviews this season. Their decisions have sparked debate, with former PGA Tour player, Rocco Mediate, calling it 'pathetic' on SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio. Previously, McIlroy had skipped media after missing out on victory at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
The controversy surrounding media interactions extends to Wyndham Clark, who broke an advertising board at the PGA Championship and a locker room door at the US Open. His emotional outbursts have been a recurring theme in 2025. In a more severe incident, Oakmont Country Club banned Clark from the course following an unspecified incident.
Meanwhile, the golf course has been a battleground for impressive performances. Phil Mickelson, at the age of 51, achieved a bogey-free four-under 67 at The 153rd Open Championship, a feat that hasn't been matched by an older golfer since Tom Watson in 2009. Mickelson's bogey-free round is joint with the most bogey-free rounds at The Open in the last 30 years.
Scottie Scheffler, the current World No.1, has also been making waves. At the start of The Open Championship, Scheffler was praised for his lengthy and detailed answer about the meaning of golf to him. Five months later, Scheffler has won the PGA Championship, finished T7 at the US Open, and leads The Open Championship going into the final round.
However, Scheffler's success hasn't been without its challenges. He admitted that he doesn't find the sport satisfying, a statement that has sparked discussions about the mental aspects of golf.
In a unique twist, Justin Ray, a golf analyst, posted a tweet comparing Scheffler and LIV Golf League player Joaquin Niemann. Mickelson reacted to Ray's tweet, stating 'Let's keep these tweets and see what happens throughout this year.' Niemann, on the other hand, finished T8 at the PGA Championship but missed the cut at the US Open and Open Championship.
As the season progresses, the golf world eagerly awaits the outcomes of these players and the unfolding of new controversies. The final round of The Open Championship 2022 saw Cameron Smith holding the highest total score and leading the pack. With such a competitive landscape, it's anyone's game.
In a response to Mickelson's performance, Kevin Kisner asked for an update on his earlier tweet. Mickelson responded, 'Kiz, my man. I've never been afraid to make mistakes on the course or off, knowing I'll have to deal with scrutiny from the public, media, or social media.'
The 2022 golf season has been a testament to the sport's unpredictable nature and the resilience of its players. As the year draws to a close, the golf world eagerly anticipates the twists and turns that lie ahead.
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