The camera rolls on a HyFlyers GC practice round, and Phil Mickelson ‘s voice cuts through the calm. “God, why are your scores so high? You must be a shitty putter cuz that was really nice.” His teammates don’t flinch. They’ve learned something crucial about playing alongside—or against—one of golf’s most decorated players.

The revelation came through a recent Instagram video posted by HyFlyers GC. In it, Mickelson’s teammates pull back the curtain on what they call his most challenging habit. The six-time major champion talks more trash than his three teammates combined. Times 10, according to one player. And that’s being gentle.

Mickelson earned his reputation long before joining LIV Golf. Jon Rahm previously identified Mickelson as one of professional golf’s four biggest t

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