Phil Mickelson is not at all shocked by the ruling handed down by the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR). They declined to allow LIV Golf events any points, so golfers will continue to see their world rankings drop on the rebel tour. This was something many LIV people had hoped for, but those hopes were dashed by the OWGR board.

Trevor Immelman, a pro golfer, said that he would have thought about what was required if world ranking points were something it needed. He said he would’ve done this at the outset to make sure that his theoretical tour did whatever the world-ranking organization required in order to get points. That’s not what LIV did, but it’s not something that shocks Mickelson.

He believes there’s far more at play here than a simple regulations issue. The PGA Tour is one of the premier points-getting leagues in the world, and OWGR does work with them. Nevertheless, the board insisted that it wasn’t personal.

They claimed that the ruling was simply because LIV is too different. The biggest issue is that there’s no barrier to entry. Part of what makes earning points on the PGA Tour so worthwhile is that not everyone can even make the Tour.

That’s not the case for LIV, which is part of the reason their events cannot get points. Mickelson isn’t surprised, but this does mean that Brooks Koepka, Dustin Johnson, and others will not be able to ascend the OWGR leaderboard.

Phil Mickelson sparked a major outrage last year after his biographer Alan Shipnuck revealed the golfer’s “scary mother****ers” comment about the Saudis. The big comment came ahead of the former PGA Tour star’s big-money move to LIV Golf and it had several implications in the golf world. Now, Shipnuck has opened up on the difference Mickelson’s comment had on LIV.

According to Shipnuck, Mickelson’s controversial remarks slowed down LIV’s growth in some way. He was speaking in an interview with Golfweek, when the LIV star’s biographer addressed the issue.

Shipnuck opined that the Saudi-backed series would’ve had big-name players like Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau in the event’s inaugural field if it wasn’t for the harsh comments.
However, he further noted that that the current pro golf dynamic and framework had only minimal difference due to Mickelson’s statement. He went on to state that LIV eventually got all the players they wished to have onboard despite the heat.

Commenting on the effects of Phil Mickelson’s ‘scary mother****ers’ quote, Alan Shipnuck was quoted as saying by the above-mentioned publication:

Phil Mickelson denies making the ‘scary mother****ers’ comment on the Saudis

It is pertinent to note that Phil Mickelson never admitted to making the big ‘scary mother****ers’ comment on the Saudis. The former PGA Tour star was quick to deny making the statement after he announced his move to LIV Golf.

The golfer denied doing an interview with Shipnuck and dismissed all of the latter’s claims. The 2021 PGA Championship winner said that he had “utmost respect” for the Saudi Arabian administration and others involved with the series.

The game of golf encompasses various types of shots played from different locations with distinct clubs, and somehow, Phil Mickelson seems to be the master of them all. The golf wizard has executed a wide array of shots to absolute perfection throughout his career.

The left-handed golfer is currently competing in the LIV Golf Series event in Chicago, and it’s needless to say that he is captivating audiences with his phenomenal skills showcased on the golf course. His mastery over the flops has ironically been a hit.

The Flop hit by Phil Mickelson

The PGA Tour defector sported a stylish ensemble, featuring black shoes, black shorts, a white T-shirt, and a white cap. And, of course, Phil Mickelson’s iconic black sunglasses completed his look on this sunny day in Chicago.

The left-handed golfer faced a challenging situation when his ball landed in a patch of rough near the green. Fortunately, the ball had a good lie, not buried in the grass but resting on top, providing an ideal setup for a flop shot.

A recent report from Alan Shipnuck’s “LIV and Let Die” has yet again stirred some new controversies in the golf realm. The author and his book have been making buzz in the golf world because of the behind-the-scenes content that the sports reporter has been putting forward through his work.

Last week, the book gave readers a new perspective on the ugly rumors around Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods, and the 2022 Open Championship dinner controversy. Now, the author has reported on yet another questionable event in the golf world related to Mickelson’s money over a legacy feud that has the community in surprise, questioning the truth and the remains of the narrative.

Alan Shipnuck’s take on Phil Mickelson’s PGL advocacy

As per Alan Shipnuck, reportedly, Phil Mickelson played a significant role in advocating for the Premier Golf League (PGL) in competition against the PGA Tour.

Last year in February, PGL wrote letters to PGA Tour players and made substantial offers to top golfers, including $200 million to Tiger Woods and $50 million each to Mickelson, Rory McIlroy, Brooks Koepka, Jordan Spieth, Dustin Johnson, Justin Thomas, and Rickie Fowler.

PGL writing letters to PGA Tour was common news. Everyone knew about the incident, but now Shipnuck book has unveiled a new side to the story where it is reported that Mickelson had a problem with the amount Woods was offered but later supported the PGL and thought the League would get all players on board once they signed Woods.

It was also revealed that after PGL lost support, Mickelson was in talks with LIV Golf and was negotiating with the Saudis while on the side also pitching his own breakaway tour, which proposed an eight-event team series underwritten by investors. This plan, similar to the PGL’s, was ultimately blocked by PGA Tour officials Jay Monahan and Ed Herlihy, per the Twitter handle.

As these revelations from Shipnuck’s book came forth highlighting Phil Mickelson’s probable plan and the supposed league that was in making, it is salient to note that these big proposals weren’t the only thing unveiled. In fact, the author’s BTS about the 2022 Open Championship Woods and Mickelson feud has left the golf town confused.

Backstory to the changed dynamics between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, post LIV Golf

An excerpt from Alan Shipnuck’s “LIV and Let Die” has revealed that in the enduring golfing rivalry between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, a significant shift occurred with the coming of LIV Golf, leading to strained relations between the two legends.

The LIV Golf initiative was met with skepticism by Woods, who declined a $800 million offer to join the venture, reportedly. This skepticism transformed into active opposition during the 2022 British Open champion’s dinner. Taking place shortly after LIV Golf’s inaugural event in June, tensions were already high between traditional golf tours and the new venture.

Woods, feeling strongly against Mickelson’s involvement with LIV Golf, took matters into his own hands and reportedly reached out to fellow past champions, seeking their support, and then approached the organizers, the R&A, to express his concerns. With the backing of other champions, Woods ensured Mickelson’s exclusion from the dinner

After getting this back info on the incident, the once-friendly rivalry between Woods and Mickelson has now transformed into a battle of ideologies, with established players like Woods resisting the changes brought about by LIV Golf, leading to divisive moments within the golf community.

Phil Mickelson has burned a few bridges. Some he might have a little regret about, and some he is extremely proud of. The biggest bridge that he burned, and indeed one he can boast about, is the one with his older self. The Mickelson of the early 2000s and the 51-year-old golfer who is playing at LIV Jeddah have one huge difference. The latter is fit, healthier, and stronger. But it was not always so.

Mickelson was at the receiving end of persistent ‘fat-shaming’ since his poor eating habits started reflecting on his body. The media was ruthless when he welcomed his daughter Amanda in 1999. A journalist quipped, “Was it Phil or Amy who was pregnant?” Two decades later, the table has turned. Lefty is perhaps the fittest 40+ golfer, making everyone wonder what’s the secret to his weight loss journey.

Phil Mickelson followed this diet to get back in shape

The secret to Phil Mickelson’s weight loss is intermittent fasting. It’s a dieting regimen, except that there is little to no ‘diet’ at all. Instead of fasting for a day, during intermittent fasting, you fast for a stretch of five to six days, feeding only a liquid diet to your body.

According to an article in Forbes, your body starts digging into the stored energy reserve to supplement the deficiency. In short, it’s a process of burning fat by fasting. It has found some backing in the athletics world. Most notably, MMA legend George St. Pierre has revealed that he intermittently fasts three to five times a year, drinking only water.