Phil Mickelson cracks joke about the majors during LIV Golf broadcast appearance
Phil Mickelson appeared back to his best as he made an impromptu visit to the commentary booth during LIV Golf's season finale in Miami.
Phil Mickelson hopped into the commentary booth during the LIV Golf season finale at Trump National Doral and it was a glimpse of the Lefty of old.
When Mickelson returned to the spotlight earlier this year after almost torching the breakaway tour before it even began he was - in this writer's opinion - a shadow of his former self.
He simply refused to open up, which is more than understandable considering the circumstances.
Related: Even Phil Mickelson was surprised by LIV Golf in 2022
Mickelson chose to simply ignore questions about his standing with the PGA Tour and used the words "respect" and "empathise" repeatedly when facing the inevitable questions about sportswashing.
But in recent weeks we have been starting to see the Phil we are ever so familiar with. "I'm on the winning side," Mickelson told us before further showing he was back to his chirpy self by admitting he probably shouldn't have said that.
Mickelson's appearance in the booth on Sunday was apparently without warning. And it was everything you'd expect from a buoyant Mickelson.
He cracked jokes, told stories and marvelled at Cameron Smith's putting, his golf swing...heck, he just marvelled at Cameron Smith in general.
He said of the 150th Open Champion:
Mickelson also talked up what to expect when he returns to LIV Golf in 2023, where the breakaway tour will be rebranded to the LIV Golf League.
The six-time major champion will once again be the team captain of the Hy Flyers as they participate 14 tournaments.
But Mickelson will be playing in 18 events, apparently:
Phil Mickelson joins the LIV broadcast today: "Next year we're gonna play 14 events, plus ... "
[pauses, knocks on table]
"the majors." pic.twitter.com/kf3uCel9Ef— Sean Zak (@Sean_Zak) October 30, 2022
This comment drew laughter from LIV commentator Arlo White and broadcaster David Feherty.
Whether you love him or hate him, or are completely and utterly neutral there is no denying that Lefty is well and truly back.
Watch our latest YouTube video:
Ben joined the GolfMagic team in September 2021, initially as a content executive.
These days, he assumes the position of content manager.
