Some love him and some hate him. I don't weigh in on the whole PGA v Liv fight. But Phil definitely divides opinion.
Mickelson Liv NonPlaying Role? Would you be sad to see "Big Phil" retiring the clubs? Or glad to see him go if it meant the US Open Title!
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All players retire at some point. Some go on too long and damage their legacy in the process. If he packed in tomorrow it would be no great loss as his best times are well behind him now. The same applies to that other bloke from the same era who keeps teeing up every so often 
Slab
Occasional Tour Caddy
Can't see how playing on a bit longer damages their legacy
Week in week out most Pro players don't win at golf or even come close, its the norm for a tour Pro, so not winning for a few extra months/years is not like a boxer continuing to fight and losing bout after bout then primarily being remembered for the last 5 fights rather than the first 5
A tour Pro will still have the achievements & legacy very much intact even if they play a season too many
Re PM, he was (& is) a helluva player and its just the same ailment that affects every golfer on the planet at every level from the top down.. consistency
Week in week out most Pro players don't win at golf or even come close, its the norm for a tour Pro, so not winning for a few extra months/years is not like a boxer continuing to fight and losing bout after bout then primarily being remembered for the last 5 fights rather than the first 5
A tour Pro will still have the achievements & legacy very much intact even if they play a season too many
Re PM, he was (& is) a helluva player and its just the same ailment that affects every golfer on the planet at every level from the top down.. consistency
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PM playing legacy won’t be damaged , same with Woods - the results they have achieved and some of the shots they have played will always be iconic and when they play now people are waiting to see that little bit of magic both have produced over the years , even if it’s just one shot
But if PM said he was retiring I don’t think there will be too many who would be bothered - there are other things that have tainted the legacy a bit
But if PM said he was retiring I don’t think there will be too many who would be bothered - there are other things that have tainted the legacy a bit
Id imagine he would go onto the seniors tour, he will always need something to pay off his latest gambling debts
Orikoru
Tour Winner
I think he's one of the most entertaining players to watch, even now with his wayward drives trying to hit bombs at 54 or whatever he is. Would love to see him back on the PGA Seniors tour cleaning up and taking on Langer, but I'm not sure if that'll happen now. Is there a LIV seniors yet?
PJ87
Journeyman Pro
I think he's one of the most entertaining players to watch, even now with his wayward drives trying to hit bombs at 54 or whatever he is. Would love to see him back on the PGA Seniors tour cleaning up and taking on Langer, but I'm not sure if that'll happen now. Is there a LIV seniors yet?
Yes it's called the majestics
Bobthesock
Active member
Second best player of the last 25 years imho. Then a big gap to the likes of DJ, koepka, morikawa etc
Be sad to see him retire.
Be sad to see him retire.
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Great player. But a massive bell end. I’ve always had this opinion of him. The smile is faker than a Thailand Rolex.
Personally, I would be happy to see the back of him knowing that not winning the US Open will haunt him.
Personally, I would be happy to see the back of him knowing that not winning the US Open will haunt him.
Mandofred
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I pay very little attention to the golf world (or pretty well all pro sports....I only root for one constantly losing baseball team). I used to coach a lot of sports...as long as I was involved (either doing or coaching) I was interested. If I have no influence on the result.....it's boring.