Golfer Phil Mickelson obviously didn’t like the local newspaper article about him, so he’s decided that the PGA Tour Rocket Mortgage Classic this weekend will be his last tournament in the city of Detroit. .
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The American made the announcement on Thursday after playing the first round of the event. Earlier in the week, a “Detroit News” article covering a 2007 story describing how a bookkeeper defrauded him of $ 500,000 greatly displeased the veteran.
“It happened 23 years ago,” he replied on Wednesday in response to multiple messages on Twitter. If I hadn’t come to Detroit, this story wouldn’t have happened. It is my mistake to make the effort to come here and find ways to help the community with my foundation. ”
During a weather delay during his round on Thursday, the 51-year-old continued to respond to messages sent to him on social media, especially in response to criticism he was receiving.
“I’m just responding to tweets. Do what you have to do [rapporter un événement qui s’est déroulé il y a plus de 20 ans] and I will go back to my business, ”he told the media, letting everyone know that he will not return to the scene.
Mickelson handed in a 69 (-3) card on the first day of the tournament. He had not been to Michigan for a sports competition since 2008. He also claimed that it was very difficult for him to fit this tournament into his schedule due to his PGA Championship victory and preparation. in preparation for the United States Open; this took place from June 17 to 20.
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