“This was no formal attire,” Journalist Jim White SLAMS Phil Mickelson’s outrageous attire at the 151st Open Championship

The shocking fashion controversy that overshadowed Phil Mickelson's golfing skills at the Open Championship. A journalist's scathing critique awaits

“This was no formal attire,” Journalist Jim White SLAMS Phil Mickelson’s outrageous attire at the 151st Open Championship

Phil Mickelson and Jim White ( Image via Golf )

In a startling change of events during the 151st Open Championship, Phil Mickelson‘s attire garnered more notice than his golfing prowess. Jim White, a well-known golf writer, was unrelenting in his criticism of Mickelson’s outfit.

White attacked the golf great for what he saw as a serious fashion gaffe in a fiery story for the Telegraph. It seems that Mickelson’s sense of style has gotten him into trouble, as the criticism focused on his dress choices rather than his playing.

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Phil Mickelson definitely didn’t anticipate being the subject of gossip about his outfit as he entered the course. But it really did turn out that way. Mickelson wore a HyFlyers GC sweatshirt to show support for the LIV Golf Series team he plays for rather than the customary collared golf shirt.

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Jim White objected to this fashion decision, saying it didn’t adhere to the core principles of appropriate golf wear. He believed that a collar was an important component of a golfer’s shirt, and that Mickelson’s ensemble was lacking one.

White didn’t hold back when he put pen to paper. He thought that Mickelson’s attire should have been completely prohibited from the course since it was so out of character for golf. White expressed worry that such dress weakened the principles and customs of golf in his harsh criticism. It’s unusual for a golf writer to criticize a player’s attire, but this incident touched a chord for White, who wasn’t afraid to voice his opinions.

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Phil Mickelson’s fashion disaster sparks controversy

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Phil Mickelson ( Image via The Washington Post )

The emblem that was clearly visible on Phil Mickelson’s hoodie was the root of White’s displeasure. In fact, he went so far as to call the HyFlyers GC logo ugly and “messy” and “fascistic-looking.”

For White, the logo represented more than simply a team; it was a symbol of change. According to the journalist, this was no ordinary insignia; it had a deeper significance that he believed had no place on the golf field.

It’s important to note that Mickelson did not make a last-minute decision on his attire. The LIV Golf Series is one of the associations that the legendary golfer has made as a result of sponsorship agreements and collaborations. However, White didn’t waver in his criticism, insisting that even sponsorship agreements shouldn’t take precedence over adherence to formal dress codes “This was no formal attire,” and golf’s traditions.

In the end, the 151st Open Championship took a surprising turn, with Phil Mickelson’s attire garnering more attention than his golf skills. Jim White’s scathing critique of Mickelson’s HyFlyers GC sweater, in especially the absence of the collar, generated a heated discussion among golfers.

Whether you share White’s opinions or not, one thing is for sure: even on the prestigious golf courses, clothing choices may have a big influence. As the competition progressed, attention briefly switched away from birdies and bogeys to the divisive realm of golf attire.

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