Although he is part of the controversial tour, ie LIV Golf, Phil Mickelson still attracts attention and the public with his statements.
At this year's Open, which is also the only major where he managed to make the cut, the experienced golfer caused positive reactions from the golfing public.
Speaking with Andrew Santino on NoBadLies, Phil Mickelson talked about his performance at the Open, revealing a special moment that impressed him.
Namely, the experienced golfer hit the longest drive in this tournament. He admits that it means so much to him, going so far that such a moment carries almost as much importance to him as a victory.
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That was cool, but what you might have missed is that for the entire tournament, the entire field, a 55-year-old hit the longest drive.
That is what I care about! Its about hitting bombs! 409 yards, the longest in the field. So I walk away feeling kind of like the winner. They dont have the Claret Jug, but I still feel like a winner. I have the long drive!
You think I am kidding. Let me tell you something. Jack Nicklaus won 18 majors and he is captain of the Presidents Cup one year and we go after a round, we are sitting down having dinner, and he pulls his stuff out of his pockets and I saw his money clip and I recognise it."- he said, as quoted by The Golfing Gazette.
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Jack Nicklaus moment
American golfer Phil Mickelson looked back on the moment when Jack Nicklaus showed him a "money clip" from the 60s. Then a competition called the Long Drive Championship was held, in which Nicklaus participated.
Phil points out that he hit the ball 347 yards to beat Nicklaus by 12 yards.
Many consider him an icon of this sport, and it is impressive what passion and desire he has for golf, even when he is not as competent as he used to be, nor is he among the top golfers.
