‘Love Him or Hate Him..’: Phil Mickelson’s Historic Run at 2023 Masters Captivates His Biggest Critic Paige Spiranac
The 2023 Masters ended on Sunday with 28-year-old Jon Rahm clinching the green jacket. The 87th edition of the event was a thrilling one, with several golfers faring way better than expected. Out of the eighteen LIV golfers who competed at the event, three were among the top six on the leaderboard at the end of the tournament.
One particular performance from the Masters that will have an enduring impression is that of three-time champion Phil Mickelson. Ahead of the tournament, he received a lot of criticism, especially for his move to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf.
However, the LIV golfer shut down his harshest detractors with a second-place finish at Augusta. Even Paige Spiranac, one of Mickelson’s biggest critics, couldn’t help but appreciate his strong outing.
Paige Spiranac heaped praise on Phil Mickelson
The former professional golfer-turned-influencer Spiranac is always in the news for her takes on various golf-related issues. Fans of the sport are well aware of Spiranac’s dynamics with LIV golfer Phil Mickelson. From time to time, the internet sensation has let the world know about her not-so-pleasant opinions about the golfer.
However, Spiranac’s latest opinion on the golfer will come as a surprise to many. After the six-time major champion enthralled fans and critics alike with his sensational performance on Sunday, the influencer noted that “it’s fun” to watch him play.
Spiranac believes that the LIV golfer is a treat to watch regardless of whether you “love him or hate him.” This comes as a pleasant surprise to many as the social media celebrity has often taken swipes at Mickelson in the past, especially after he blocked her on Twitter in 2021. He later blocked her on Instagram as well, according to Spiranac.
Recently, the influencer got involved in another controversy surrounding the 52-year-old golfer. After Mickelson withdrew from the media ahead of the 2023 Masters, she expressed shock at the decision.
