Phil Mickelson Exposed by Alan Shipnuck: Twitter Battle Reveals Controversy
Renowned golf writer Alan Shipnuck wrote a biography on Phil Mickelson, published in 2022. Since then, the two have been at odds.
Phil Mickelson's Twitter Rant
During the Thanksgiving holiday, Phil Mickelson took to social media to voice his true feelings about renowned golf writer Alan Shipnuck. Mickelson called Shipnuck the 'worst liar and a pathetic human' in a since-deleted post, sparking a heated exchange between the two.
Shipnuck's biography on Mickelson, published in 2022, didn't shy away from controversy. It included Mickelson's comments about the Saudi Arabians and shed light on the ongoing war between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, in which Mickelson played a role.
Alan Shipnuck Fires Back
In response to Mickelson's comments, Alan Shipnuck decided to share email exchanges between him and Mickelson from late 2021 when he was finishing up Mickelson's biography. Shipnuck's intention was to address a few points with the golfer before publishing the book.
Shipnuck raised questions about Mickelson's relationship with his former caddy, Jim 'Bones' McKay, and the situation surrounding their split after two decades together. He also delved into the allegations made by renowned gambler Billy Walters, who accused Mickelson of wagering close to $1 billion. Additionally, Shipnuck inquired about an individual's sexuality, which Mickelson had mentioned but was ultimately removed from the book.
While Mickelson did not respond directly, one of his alleged attorneys, Pat Swan Jr., engaged in a conversation with Shipnuck on Mickelson's behalf. This exchange took place on January 1, 2022, and touched upon Mickelson's desire to reshape the PGA Tour's operations and his involvement with the Saudi Arabians.
The Controversial Exchange Continues
Shipnuck shared additional details about the situation, stating that Mickelson claimed their conversation had been off-the-record after Shipnuck published an excerpt on FirePitCollective.com. Shipnuck contradicted this claim, emphasizing that he had explicitly asked Mickelson for interviews and that everything discussed was meant for the book.
This public feud is just one in a series of controversies surrounding Phil Mickelson throughout his career. From gambling accusations to alleged involvement in insider trading, Mickelson has been a polarizing figure in the world of golf. While Mickelson has denounced Shipnuck's claims, the golf writer stands by his work and urges readers to consider Mickelson's history of dishonesty.
The Twitter battle between Mickelson and Shipnuck originated from rumors about Jon Rahm joining LIV Golf. Shipnuck mentioned Mickelson had asserted that Rahm's move was a 'done deal,' which led to Shipnuck's integrity being questioned by Mickelson.
