Phil Mickelson raised eyebrows with his unconventional attire as he showed up at Royal Troon for the Open Championship sporting a pair of joggers, His decision to opt for a laid-back look on the renowned Scottish course during practice rounds was the result of a wager he made with YouTuber Grant Horvat. After featuring in a video with the internet celebrity, he agreed to don joggers at if he lost a match against the viral sensation on the channel. Entering the match at Rancho Santa Fe, California with a five-shot lead, the content creator managed to secure an unexpected win over Mickelson.
True to his word, mirrored his defeat to the social media star. Following his loss to Horvat, the golfer affectionately known as 'Lefty' took it in stride and even found humor in the situation. He tweeted: "As an unfashionable 54 year old, I never thought I could pull off wearing joggers.
Guess I was wrong. Thank you @GrantHorvatGolf. We both won.
" In the video, which amassed over a million views, Mickelson confessed his concerns about wearing joggers at the Open due to his age, remarking: "Wow. I'm not sure I could pull that off. Were joggers meant for 54-year-olds? ", reports .
Golf aficionados showered Phil Mickelson with praise after he kept his promise to Horvat, rocking joggers on the green. One fan expressed, "Never too old for joggers on the course. If you're not wearing shorts, joggers are easily the best option, regardless of age.
" Another supporter chimed in, playfully questionin.