"We would dominate them so soundly"- Phil Mickelson gets into heated exchange on Twitter over LIV vs PGA
Phil Mickelson got into a heated exchange with several Twitter users after finishing his first round at the PIF Saudi International. This happened when the Twitter handle 'Flushing It' tweeted that if there was a LIV vs PGA Tour event ever, it would be the most watched event in the history of the game.
"If there was a LIV v PGA Tour team event right now in a Ryder Cup format with Phil and Tiger as captains, it would be the most watched golf event in history."
If there was a LIV v PGA Tour team event right now in a Ryder Cup format with Phil and Tiger as captains, it would be the most watched golf event in history.
"And get Netflix to film EVERYTHING," the user added.
And get Netflix to film EVERYTHING 👀
Former American football follow-back, Danny Woodhead, retweeted the tweet in agreement with the user. Woodhead has been an amateur golfer since he retired from football.
"Easily! And im here for it!"
Easily! And im here for it! twitter.com/flushingitgolf…
Phil Mickelson replied to Woodhead by taking a jibe at PGA Tour players, saying they wouldn't stand a chance against the LIV golfers.
"It sounds great,but we would dominate them so soundly and it would be over so quick that tv would have to fill an hour of dead time. That’s why it’s not happening at this time," said Mickelson.
@danny__woodhead It sounds great,but we would dominate them so soundly and it would be over so quick that tv would have to fill an hour of dead time. That’s why it’s not happening at this time 🤷♂️
Many Twitter users shared their opinions on the idea and Mickelson indulged in arguments with some of them. Here's a look at a few of the reactions:
"My two guys…I’m here to watch the show…."
@PhilMickelson @danny__woodhead My two guys…I’m here to watch the show…. https://t.co/mDVzeGFHvS
"LIV has 6 of the top 100 players in the world. The PGA tour has the other 94."
@PhilMickelson @danny__woodhead LIV has 6 of the top 100 players in the world. The PGA tour has the other 94.
Mickelson had a reason for this.
@classygriz @danny__woodhead 😂😂that’s a good one.
That’s probably because the head of golf’s governing bodies run the owgr and have colluded to exclude LIV players from getting points. I’m not a fake media believer but if I was, this would be the perfect example.
"The world needs this."
@PhilMickelson @danny__woodhead The world needs this
"Do you still play golf Phil?"
@PhilMickelson @danny__woodhead Do you still play golf Phil?
A bit insensitive from Phil.
@sharkwinger @danny__woodhead Ma’am, we are speaking guy talk. This isn’t directed towards you
"@McIlroyRory, @JustinThomas34, @TigerWoods, @JordanSpieth, @RickieFowler, @maxhoma23 I think these guys would have something to say about this."
@PhilMickelson @danny__woodhead @McIlroyRory @JustinThomas34 @TigerWoods @JordanSpieth @RickieFowler @maxhoma23 I think these guys would have something to say about this.
Phil Mickelson didn't hold back.
@WalkerMWoolman @danny__woodhead @McIlroyRory @JustinThomas34 @TigerWoods @JordanSpieth @RickieFowler @maxhoma23 They do seem to talk a lot
"Man you so lame and insecure these days."
@PhilMickelson @danny__woodhead Man you so lame and insecure these days, you know what they say:
“Money doesn’t change you, it just makes you more of what you are”
"It’s not dead time for the CW when they can just stick an old rerun of Gilmore Girls on."
@PhilMickelson @danny__woodhead It’s not dead time for the CW when they can just stick an old rerun of Gilmore Girls on
Did anyone get the reference?
@PhilMickelson @danny__woodhead Everyone knows the Aces
"There is no doubt that each side needs to get rid of their pettiness, this would be amazing for the world to see!"
@danny__woodhead There is no doubt that each side needs to get rid of their pettiness, this would be amazing for the world to see!
"No doubt that golf would see an all time ratings record on television. I’ve been saying from the get go that LIV is actually a PGA project to create a rivalry. Lol"
@danny__woodhead No doubt that golf would see an all time ratings record on television. I’ve been saying from the get go that LIV is actually a PGA project to create a rivalry. Lol
Sounds like a deal.
@PhilMickelson @danny__woodhead If LIV wins the PGA has to accept LIV and move on. If PGA wins all LIV guys go back to PGA.
Phil Mickelson still hopeful of more Major wins
2021 was the last year that Phil Mickelson made a successful attempt at winning the Majors when he emerged victorious at the PGA Championship that year.
Since then, a lot of things have happened and the biggest of them was Mickelson and others defecting from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf. However, the golf veteran still feels he can win more Majors.
"I'm in every major for the next three years," Mickelson told Sports Illustrated. "And I think I have a chance to win one or two more and create these accomplishments that haven't been done at this stage."
Mickelson didn't play in last year's Masters, skipping the PGA Championship despite being a defending champion at Southern Hills Country Club.