Phil Mickelson might not be in the field this weekend, but his March hot take about Scottie Scheffler is suddenly back in the spotlight. Back on March 16, Mickelson took to X (formerly Twitter) with a prediction that raised plenty of eyebrows: “Here’s a hot take.

Phil Mickelson has become a polarizing figure in the professional golfing world over the past several years, and he is back in the media on Sunday night after what was a historic win for Scottie Scheffler at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson.

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Phil Mickelson is known for his incredible short game and precision around the green, but the six-time major champion shot from the rough with a take on Scottie Scheffler and got burned for it.