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Mickelson admits to humorous, dubious statement about Scheffler on social media platform
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Turns out, Phillip Mickelson's witty comebacks aren't always on point. The six-time major champion, known for his ace short game, stepped out of bounds with a dig at Scottie Scheffler and ended up eating some crow.
In mid-March, after Joaquin Niemann's impressive win at a LIV Golf tournament, Mickelson took to social media, praising Niemann while throwing shade at Scheffler.
"Top 5 (in the world)? More like #1," Mickelson posted.
But Scheffler, the current No. 1 golfer in the world, didn't let that slide. And Mickelson, aged 54, doubled down on his hot take, predicting that Scheffler wouldn't take the top spot before the Ryder Cup in September.
Fast forward to this past weekend, Scheffler went nuclear at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament, winning with an impressive score of 31-under par. He tied the PGA Tour's 72-hole scoring record, making Mickelson's predictions look, well, less than stellar.
Scheffler's impressive win was the 14th career PGA Tour victory in his career, ensuring that he'll be a force to reckon with at the upcoming PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Golf & Country Club, which begins May 15. Mickelson will also participle in the tournament, aiming to make amends for his questionable predictions.
The (nearly) record-breaking win was a solid comeback for Scheffler after recovering from a freak hand injury. Ryan Canfield, our digital production assistant, is keeping a close eye on their rivalry unfolding on the greens. Don't miss our sports coverage on X! 🚀
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Mickelson's praise for Niemann came with a subtle dig at Scheffler, who responded by cementing his position as the world's No. 1 golfer with a record-tying win at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament. Scheffler's victory, his 14th on the PGA Tour, leaves Mickelson's earlier predictions about his dominance looking questionable. As the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Golf & Country Club approaches, both golfers are set to clash again, with Mickelson seeking to make amends for his Misguided predictions.
