Phil Mickelson arrived at the Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland sporting an unusual attire – joggers – after losing a wager to YouTube golfer Grant Horvat. The 54-year-old American golfer is known for his impeccable style, but this time, he had to abide by the terms of the bet.
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Mickelson Wears Joggers at The Open After Losing Wager to YouTube Golfer
Phil Mickelson's appearance at the Royal Troon Golf Club for the 2024 British Open turned heads, not for his golf swing, but for his surprising choice of attire. The six-time major champion arrived sporting joggers, an unexpected fashion statement for the annual major tournament.
The reason behind Mickelson's unusual wardrobe choice was revealed shortly after. It turned out that the American golfer was on the losing end of a wager with YouTube golfer Grant Horvat. Earlier this week, Horvat shared a video on his channel of a match between him and Mickelson.
Mickelson Wears Joggers at The Open After Losing Wager to YouTube Golfer
As per the agreed-upon terms, Mickelson would have to wear joggers at The Open if Horvat won the match. Conversely, Horvat would have been forced to purchase a one-year supply of coffee for a fan if Mickelson was victorious.
Horvat entered the match with a five-shot advantage, which is a common theme for his YouTube-style matches against professional golfers. The video appeared to be filmed at a golf course in Rancho Santa Fe, California.
Mickelson Wears Joggers at The Open After Losing Wager to YouTube Golfer
Despite the defeat, Mickelson took it in stride and even poked fun at the situation on social media. "As an unfashionable 54-year-old, I never thought I could pull off wearing joggers. Guess I was wrong," Mickelson wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
It's unclear how Mickelson's fellow competitors and the fans at The Open reacted to his unusual attire. However, Mickelson's willingness to embrace the consequences of a lost wager shows his good sportsmanship and sense of humor.
In addition to his jogger-wearing adventure, Mickelson also took to social media to tease Tiger Woods for his recent comments about former Open champion Colin Montgomerie. Woods had taken a dig at Montgomerie after the Scottish golfer retired from the tournament, saying that he was "not a past champion."
Mickelson, who has a long-standing friendship with Montgomerie, responded with a playful tweet: "Hey @TigerWoods, I think @Monty_Scot is a past champion. He has won the @TheOpen multiple times and has one of the most impressive resumes in the game. Maybe you should check your facts before you speak?"
Mickelson's light-hearted approach to both his lost wager and Woods' comments reflects his amiable personality and his ability to enjoy the game of golf even in the face of setbacks.
