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Mickelson Clashes With Renowned Journalist - Weekly LITE

Nov 09, 2025 | Edition #101
👋 Hey Golf Fans,
Things don’t seem to be going Phil Mickelson’s way. First came the insider trading allegations, then he threatened legal action. And now Lefty got embroiled in a war of words with a well-known investigative journalist. In today’s edition, we’ll deep dive into that, the unusual reason behind an LPGA pro’s disqualification, and more.
Let's dive in...

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Phil Mickelson Slams Award-Winning Journalist Amid Financial Misconduct Drama |
The six-time major champion previously hinted at taking legal actions against anyone accusing him of insider trading. Yesterday, Lefty didn’t hold back when pressed on the matter by a journalist. |


As you read above, Phil Mickelson is embroiled in a financial controversy and that makes us curious to know…
Do You Think Financial Misconduct Allegations Will Harm Phil Mickelson’s Reputation? |
Friday’s Results: 61.81% of you said Charlie Woods will become a top-ranked junior golfer.

At the 1968 Masters, Roberto De Vicenzo signed a scorecard showing a 4 on the 17th hole instead of the 3 he actually made. Under the Rules of Golf, the higher score had to stand, so his total was recorded as 66 instead of 65. This error cost him a spot in a playoff with Bob Goalby, who won by one stroke. |

In the second round of the WWTC, Will Gordon pulled out this incredible eagle hole-out that dropped in after bouncing off the flagstick on the par-4 17th hole.
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