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Daily Mirror
5 days ago
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Scottie Scheffler agrees with Phil Mickelson suspicions and rubs salt in LIV star's wounds
Scottie Scheffler has proven his critics wrong after recovering from a disappointing start to 2025 to win two majors, with the American now addressing LIV star Phil Mickelson's poorly-aged comments Scottie Scheffler has addressed Phil Mickelson 's controversial and rather foolish prediction that the world No. 1 wouldn't win anything before the Ryder Cup. The recently-crowned Open Championship winner confirmed suspicions that Mickelson meant to tweet that the world No. 1 golfer will not win anything at all, while taking a jab at the LIV Golf star. At the beginning of the year, Scheffler, 29, struggled to find his rhythm, going winless in his opening five tournaments of 2025. Beyond his poor form on the course, the New Jersey star was also recovering from a bizarre kitchen mishap involving ravioli preparation, where a wine glass he was using as a makeshift rolling pin shattered and cut deep into his hand, requiring surgery. During that difficult period, golf veteran Mickelson made a bold prediction on social media, saying Scheffler wouldn't claim a single PGA Tour victory before the Ryder Cup begins in New York this September. Since then, Scheffler has convincingly proven the veteran wrong, securing the CJ Cup Byron Nelson by eight strokes, winning the Memorial Tournament, the PGA Championship and, most recently, The Open Championship. Prior to Scheffler's incredible recent run of success, Mickelson posted on X: "Here's a hot take: Does Scottie win in 2025 before the Ryder Cup? I don't think so.' During his appearance on the Pardon My Take podcast, Scheffler was asked whether he saw Mickelson's post, to which he replied: "I did see the Phil Mickelson tweet. It was a great tweet.' When quizzed further about whether he believed Mickelson meant to say he wouldn't win anything at all, but held back to avoid undermining the USA's Ryder Cup prospects, the world No. 1 said: "I would agree with that. "I think that's what he was trying to say. But you can't say that America is going to lose the Ryder Cup when you are an American. So he kind of threw in that little cookie there at the end. Phil is not dumb. Phil is very smart.' When the host noted that Mickelson's tweet was "dumb' because of the number of titles he has won, Scheffler, sporting a wry smile on his face, rubbed salt in the six-time major winner's wounds by saying: "It didn't age very well." Mickelson, a winner of three Masters titles, two PGA Championships and the US Open, has conceded he was mistaken about Scheffler. Following a jibe from NBC analyst Kevin Kisner, Mickelson responded on X: "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. "I've already acknowledged I was wrong on this. This is a good example of why so many people are afraid to put themselves out there and compete or take risks, because they know it'll be thrown back in their face and they can't handle it. "Fortunately that's not ever been my problem. But others struggle dealing with the heat and scrutiny that professional sports and being in the public eye brings, and drives many away from the game." Scheffler is expected to be a key player for Team USA in their Ryder Cup campaign. He was a captain's pick in the 2021 event, which the USA dominated 19-9, and also participated in the 2023 tournament, albeit on the losing team in Rome.
Daily Mirror
21-07-2025
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- Daily Mirror
New Open champion Scottie Scheffler embarrasses Phil Mickelson into awkward U-turn
Scottie Scheffler won his fourth major of the year at The Open Championship on Sunday with an outstanding display - leaving Phil Mickelson's remarkable prediction to blow up in his face once more By now, Scottie Scheffler is just rubbing salt into the wounds. But to be honest, Phil Mickelson only has himself to blame. Sunday's success at the Open at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland was the American's fourth Major. It was his second of 2025 - having also claimed the PGA Championship. And the 29-year-old has also won FOUR PGA Tour events already this year. There's a reason he's the World No.1 folks. With his latest triumph, Scheffler once more proceeded to make a mockery of LIV Golf man Mickelson's "hot take" from March. Back then, the 55-year-old boldly stated: "Here's a hot take: Does Scottie win in 2025 before the Ryder Cup? "I don't think so." There's being wrong and then there's being THAT wrong. Perhaps it wouldn't be so bad if he'd just said it as a throwaway line in an interview or podcast (OK, it'd still be bad). But to post it on social media means you've had time to think about it, decide tweeting it would be a good idea, typed it out, let it linger, thought about it a little more and then hit send. If ever there was an argument for someone being good at a particular sport being blinded to what's going on around them, this may well be it. Following Scheffler's stunning 68 on Sunday to finish 17-under, Mickelson took to social media to praise the world No.1's display. He declared: "Congrats to Scottie Scheffler on another impressive victory. So many irons shots were amazing and what a putting performance." Despite failing to get anywhere near the title and being royally embarrassed - again - by Scheffler, Royal Portrush proved fruitful for Mickelson, as he successfully made the cut. Mickelson achieved his 103rd cut in men's major championships, surpassing Gary Player to claim second spot on the all-time list. He was delighted to finally catch a fortunate break after delivering his finest opening round at The Open Championship since 2016. "We had a pretty good break before the rain came in. It came in just the last couple holes," Mickelson said. "I really enjoy playing these conditions and playing this tournament. It's just a lot of fun."
Newsweek
21-07-2025
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- Newsweek
Phil Mickelson's Attitude Toward Scottie Scheffler Evolves After The Open
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Phil Mickelson's relationship with Scottie Scheffler is taking an interesting turn. What began earlier this season as a streak of subtle jabs aimed at the World No. 1 is now turning into a steady stream of praise from the six-time major winner, who seems increasingly comfortable tipping off his cap to Scheffler's brilliance. SOTOGRANDE, SPAIN - JULY 12: Phil Mickelson of The United States the captain of the Hyflyers team putts on the eighth hole during day one of the LIV Golf Andalucia at Real Club Valderrama on... SOTOGRANDE, SPAIN - JULY 12: Phil Mickelson of The United States the captain of the Hyflyers team putts on the eighth hole during day one of the LIV Golf Andalucia at Real Club Valderrama on July 12, 2024 in Sotogrande, . (Photo by) More The tension escalated back to January, when the World No. 1 was recovering from a palm injury from last year's Christmas dinner. Returning with a cold start and five straight winless appearances, he invited questions about his form, and that's when Mickelson predicted that Scheffler would not "win in 2025 before the Ryder Cup." But the PGA Tour pro flipped the narrative in May, winning the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. Mickelson, who missed the cut that week, was quick to acknowledge his misfire and congratulated Scheffler. Fast forwarding to Sunday, the 29-year-old added another major to his resume, winning the Open Championship at Royal Portrush, carding a total of −17 under par. He finished four shots ahead of Harris English, and a full 11 ahead of Mickelson, who tied for 56th. The victory gave Scheffler his third leg of the career Grand Slam, leaving only the U.S. Open to complete the set. Hours after the win, Mickelson once again tipped his cap. "Congrats to Scottie Scheffler on another impressive victory. So many iron shots were amazing and what a putting performance," he posted on X Sunday afternoon. Congrats to Scottie Scheffler on another impressive victory. So many irons shots were amazing and what a putting performance. 👏👏 — Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) July 20, 2025 That post came shortly after Kevin Kisner revived Mickelson's early-season prediction. But this time, Lefty didn't duck the jab. Instead, he responded with a lengthy message. As for next, the 55-year-old will tee it up next at LIV Golf UK, set to take place at JCB Golf & Country Club from Friday to Sunday. More Golf: Rory McIlroy Ready For European Vacation After Strong Finish at the Open
Daily Mirror
21-07-2025
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- Daily Mirror
Phil Mickelson shows true colours to Scottie Scheffler after 'worst take in the history of golf'
Phil Mickelson has responded to Scottie Scheffler's Open Championship victory after the American's "hot take" from earlier this year was called out by many golf fans Golf legend Phil Mickelson has been left with egg on his face after Scottie Scheffler 's sensational run of form in 2025. The Texan has clinched four PGA Tour victories so far this year, including the PGA Championship and The Open. Scheffler, 29, secured his fourth major at Royal Portrush on Sunday, overshadowing Rory McIlroy 's much-anticipated return to Northern Ireland. His remarkable year also includes triumphs at The CJ Cup Byron Nelson and The Memorial Tournament, though he has laughed off comparisons to golf great Tiger Woods. Six-time major winner Mickelson had previously cast doubt over Scheffler's prospects for the remainder of 2025. 'Lefty' made a bold statement earlier this year, which The Mirror US report has already been disproved and dubbed arguably the "worst take in golf history." "Here's a hot take," read Mickelson's post on X back in March. "Does Scottie win in 2025 before the Ryder Cup? I don't think so." Following Scheffler's stunning 68 on Sunday to finish 17-under at Royal Portrush, Mickelson has had to awkwardly retract his comments. But the veteran, who was recently mocked for his decision to expand the LIV Golf League, did so in modest fashion. "Congrats to Scottie Scheffler on another impressive victory," he said on social media, showing his true colours in acknowledging his misjudgement. "So many irons shots were amazing and what a putting performance." Golf enthusiasts couldn't help but poke fun at Mickelson's misjudged prediction as one fan teased: "But I thought he wasn't going to win another one this year?" Another amazed spectator chimed in: "Phil got some explaining to do about that tweet." And a third fan hit back with a pointed reminder: "You were dead wrong about him not winning before the Ryder Cup! Wayyyyy off." Mickelson etched his name into the history books by making his 103rd cut in men's major championships this weekend. That saw him surpass Gary Player to claim second place on the all-time list. The Open holds a special place in Mickelson's heart, especially following his 2013 victory when he was the only contender to come in under par. After his best opening round at an Open Championship since 2016, Mickelson expressed relief at catching a break with the weather. "We had a pretty good break before the rain came in. It came in just [after] the last couple holes," he said. "I really enjoy playing these conditions and playing this tournament. It's just a lot of fun. "I think winning The Open in 2013 was the greatest accomplishment in my career because I had to learn a style of golf that I didn't grow up playing. Now I've come to really love it, enjoy it, and I seem to play well in some of the adverse conditions. "When you get conditions like this, you start to fall back on realising that 60, 80 feet in the proper spot is like a good spot, and you start to realise that you can make 20- or 30-footers out here. "You find that going back on past experience, you don't have to press it. You don't have to force it."
Newsweek
20-07-2025
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- Newsweek
Phil Mickelson Hits Back After Teasing Over Old Scottie Scheffler Prediction
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Phil Mickelson has never been one to hold back his thoughts, and on Sunday, as Scottie Scheffler led The Open Championship, Lefty decided it was time to clap back after being teased over an old comment. US golfer Phil Mickelson on the 12th green on the opening day of the 152nd British Open Golf Championship at Royal Troon on the south west coast of Scotland on July 18, 2024. (Photo by... US golfer Phil Mickelson on the 12th green on the opening day of the 152nd British Open Golf Championship at Royal Troon on the south west coast of Scotland on July 18, 2024. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images) More Getty Images Earlier this season, Scheffler was coming off a freak palm injury sustained on Christmas Day and had gone winless in his first five starts. Around that time, Mickelson took a subtle jab while praising Joaquín Niemann's back-to-back LIV Golf wins on X. "Top 5 Try #1," the short and subtle dig aimed at the World No. 1 read. It followed another jab where Lefty directly targeted Scheffler, posting, "Here's a hot take: Does Scottie win in 2025 before the Ryder Cup? I don't think so," per Joel Beall's screenshot on X. Since then, Scheffler has flipped the narrative with wins at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, the Memorial Tournament, and the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. The LIV pro even acknowledged his misfire after Scheffler's PGA win in May. But the internet never forgets. On Saturday, after Scheffler's bogey-free 67 and Jim "Bones" Mackay's viral comparison of Scheffler to Tiger Woods, Kevin Kisner couldn't resist. He teased the 55-year-old on X posting, "Need the update!" on a screenshot that had Lefty's old comment. But Mickelson fired back with a lengthy reply that read. "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," he wrote. "I've already acknowledged I was wrong on this. This is a good example of why so many people are afraid to put themselves out there and compete or take risks because they know it'll be thrown back in their face and they can't handle it. Fortunately that's not ever been my problem. But others struggle dealing with the heat and scrutiny that professional sports and being in the public eye brings and drives many away from the game which is too bad but is reality for so many." Kisner later replied with a nod to Mickelson's own final round, where the 2013 British Open champion posted a bogey-free 67 to finish 1-over for the tournament. Mickelson, ever the showman, responded again. "Thank you partner," he posted. "I believe you and I are still undefeated." 👊thank you partner. I believe you and I are still undefeated — Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) July 20, 2025 Meanwhile, Scheffler opened his Sunday round with a birdie on the first hole, immediately reinforcing his grip on the leaderboard. With a four-shot cushion and momentum on his side, the World No. 1 looked poised to claim his fourth major title. With a win, Scheffler would become the 31st player with four or more major championship victories. More Golf: Lefty's Ex-Caddie in Awe, Makes Scottie Scheffler-Tiger Woods Comparison
