LOS ANGELES – On Phil Mickelson’s 53rd Birthday, the legendary golfer received loud jeers for the second consecutive day at the U.S. Open.
According to two volunteers in Mickelson’s team, the heckler seemed to be referring to the $200 million reported that Mickelson received to leave the PGA Tour and join the Saudi-backed league LIV Golf.
According to Matthew Miller and Chris Watts, volunteer scoreboard and walking scorers at Los Angeles Country Club.
Mickelson did not speak to reporters after he shot a 4-over-74. He missed the cut with 3 over. Mickelson has been the U.S. Open runner-up on six occasions. He has also made no secret about his desire to win his only major.
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Padraig Harrington and Keegan Bradley, who played with Mickelson in the group, both said that the incident lasted 15 to 20 second. He thought it was the same heckler from Thursday.
According to reports, the man wore a sun hat on Thursday.
Harrington told journalists, “Not today.” “I just had a wig today. “Definitely looked like the guy.
According to reports published on Thursday, the heckler stood at the grandstand of the ninth green, and blurted something about “red lip gloss and nine-inch heels,” and a “Victoria’s Secret sponsor.” The rant finished before security escorted the man away.
According to Watts on Friday, the fans loudly wished Mickelson a “Happy Birthday” in response to the heckler.
Miller said that it was the theme of the day. About a dozen people sang “Happy Birthday” before Mickelson began his second round.
Mickelson acknowledged fans by giving a thumbs-up, tipping his cap or a grin.
