Phil Mickelson’s Silent Attack on Scottie Scheffler Makes Him a Laughing Stock in the Golf World

Another drama is brewing in the world of golf, and the fans are here for it. Joaquín Niemann’s impressive win in Singapore has sent shockwaves through the golf community, with many praising his incredible form. The Chilean golfer’s victory marked his second win of the season and fourth in the LIV Golf after he carded a 65 to win by a comfortable five-stroke margin at the Sentosa Golf Club.

Niemann’s dominant performance has earned him widespread acclaim, with Torque GC tweeting, “Joaquín Niemann has got to be a top 5 player in the world right now. Currently sits at the top of the leaderboard in Singapore for his 2nd win of the season and 4th in @livgolf_league . Vamos Joaco “. Well, it seems the win everyone was so happy about has rubbed fans the wrong way, and the reason for that is a fellow LIV Golfer.

Phil Mickelson, never one to shy away from controversy, replied to the tweet with a simple yet provocative message: “Top 5? Try #1.” And, well, Mickelson’s tweet has stirred up controversy, with some fans praising his bold statement and others criticizing him for being biased toward his fellow LIV Golfers. Many are also interpreting Mickelson’s comment as an indirect jab at World number 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler, who is still searching for his first win of the 2025 season. The debate is sure to continue, with golf fans eagerly weighing in on the topic.

One fan commented, “You don’t even believe that sh*t Phil”, while the other one said, “number one? Come on, Phil.” Another fan took a brutal jab at Mickelson’s claim and LIV Golf as they wrote, “#1 in LIV is like being the best college player bc of the weak competition.” 

Top 5?
Try #1

— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) March 16, 2025

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