Phil Mickelson looks more determined than ever to enjoy a successful year as he returns to competitive action at the Saudi International at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club this week.
Weight loss has been one of the areas he has tackled since his last tournament, the LIV Golf Team Championship at Trump National Doral in October. The 52-year-old has revealed he’s the slimmest he’s been in decades. he said: Rejuvenated. Best shape I’ve had in a long time. I’m back to my college weight. You can recover faster after playing. ”
When asked exactly how much weight he’d lost, Mickelson was shy, but said, “That’s my college weight. You don’t have to go to the numbers, but I’m back to where I was when I turned pro.” It’s the first time I’ve ever done that.”
Last year, as Mickelson himself admitted, he didn’t find his best form. Mickelson voluntarily imposed a sabbatical after making controversial statements in connection with LIV Golf and his PGA Tour, before he signed the LIV marquee for his tournament opening in June. was announced as one of his
However, he finished in the top 10 only once in his first season, finishing eighth in Chicago. Still, he’s confident this year will be a lot different than just weight loss. The emphasis is on quality over quantity and you can see the difference when you go out and play on the golf course in a way that pulls apart shots.
Mickelson also explained that he doesn’t think he’s far from the level he was at when he won his sixth major at the 2021 PGA Championship. he said: With less fade in hitting and less control on the ball, I’m getting closer to that level of shotmaking every day.
“I think by allowing better recovery, changing what you eat, changing your recovery time, changing your practice patterns, you will be able to consistently play at a higher level. I had to make a lot of adjustments to get back in. I’m embarrassed by how I played last year.
Earlier this week, in an interview with Sports Illustrated (opens in new tab)Mickelson explained that he still harbors ambitions to win more majors.
