Phil Mickelson Mutters 'I'm So Sick Of This' In Brutal Day At U.S. Open
Golf great Phil Mickelson had a horrible day at the U.S. Open on Thursday.
He finished the first round with a nine-over par 79 ― his highest score in 29 appearances at the event.
One moment perfectly summed up his state of mind at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y. As he watched one shot drift off course, he bowed his head and sighed. “Ah, man, I’m so sick of this.”
Video of the comment went viral.
“I’m so sick of this”
Phil Mickelson loving life 😂 pic.twitter.com/It9EgcQcOu— Always Bring The Sticks (@ABTSticks) September 17, 2020
The five-time major winner has had his share of disappointments at the U.S. Open, including a double-bogey breakdown on the last hole at Winged Foot to lose by a stroke in 2006.
But Thursday’s frustration in a lower-stakes situation still caught Twitter’s attention. Mickelson received sympathy, tips and some razzing, too.
Please Phil, find something you can hit straight off of the tee...we love you and are struggling with you!
— Don Leverett (@DonLvt) September 18, 2020
Nooooo!
— james hunter (@jimhunterb1) September 17, 2020
Too much coffee...aviators too dark...arthritis flaring up
— Truman Burbank (@Carmansteve007) September 18, 2020
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Good to see Phil hacking around
Hope he gets picked for Ryder cup
He is Europe's favourite because they can all Europeans normally beat him
Time to retire Lefty— Ben Smith (@BenSmithForex) September 18, 2020
WERE SICK OF LOOKING AT OVERTHE HILL GOLFERS 🏌️♂️ TRY WHO THINK THEY CAN PLAY LIKE A 20 YR OLD
— PUPIS (@petermpiazza) September 18, 2020
Picture yourself going 4 under tomorrow and stop worrying. Step one is making the cut. Hope you sleep well.
— KDR (@Kevinrohr7) September 18, 2020
Me hitting my 3rd consecutive tee shot in the water last Sunday
— Greatest Indian Losses (@IndianLosses) September 18, 2020
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This article originally appeared on HuffPost and has been updated.
