Opinion & Analysis
More dress shirts on course for Lefty: Mickelson signs with Mizzen+Main
Remember that dress shirt Phil Mickelson wore during his Masters practice round with Tiger Woods? Well, Lefty will be sporting Mizzen+Main’s wares more often.
Mickelson signed on as an official Brand Ambassador of the performance menswear line. Described as a “long term partnership that makes Mickelson an equity holder in the company,” the terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Mickelson is expected to wear a Mizzen+Main performance fabric dress shirt during the second round of The Players Championship.
“I was waiting to find the perfect apparel partner that allowed me to move from the boardroom to the golf course. Mizzen+Main’s performance dress shirts enable me to do that. A big part of why I’m so thrilled to partner with them is I know all my endorsement partners and the thousands of professionals that work at those companies will love this shirt for their day to day too. These dress shirts not only look incredible but are so comfortable and versatile I can actually play golf in them. It’s remarkable to have a dress shirt I can wear from a meeting to the course. The game has changed,” Mickelson said.
Speaking with ESPN, Mickelson said he likes to “be a trendsetter,” and whether you love or hate the look, it’s certainly eye-catching, as evidenced by the discussion Mickelson’s Mizzen+Main shirt garnered at Augusta National.
“Phil is one of the most well-known golfers of all time and loved by virtually every fan in golf,” Mizzen+Main founder Kevin Lavelle said. “Having someone at this level demonstrate so clearly the performance capabilities of our dress shirts while competing is absolutely phenomenal.”
Lavelle also indicated the shirts Mickelson will wear are the same the company sells at retail.
This past Monday, I played in the U.S. Amateur local qualifier at Rock Creek Country Club in Portland, Oregon. A full tee sheet from 7:30 a.m. to 1:55 p.m., the top 11 scores would make it to the U.S. Amateur final qualifying.
I teed off at 10:48 a.m.. With the 7:30 am tee time, you can get a feel for the leaders’ pace, and they were off and running on the challenging setup at Rock Creek.
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Getting to the highlight of the round on the par five 17th, a drive up the left side and 212 yards left to the front hole location. I took out a 5-iron with plans of middle of the green. The ball ended up 8 feet left of the hole, pin high. A slight downhill putt dropped in for an eagle 3 on the 17th. With the cut line looking to be anywhere from -2 to even par. This was the boost I had been waiting for all day.
With making par from the trees on 18, it was time to wait for a potential playoff with a posted score of one under par 71.
Three hours later, it was playoff time. 8 players for 6 spots. I made par on the playoff hole, which was good enough to advance to the U.S. Amateur final qualifying in July. USGA qualifiers sure deliver on all of the emotions in golf!
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lke
May 16, 2018 at 3:11 am
Golfer used to play in collared shirts and tie in early days, it would be very cool for a retro look, I don’t think he would blame the shirt for a 79
Michael H
May 11, 2018 at 5:53 pm
I wear their shirts to work most days. Probably won’t be golfing in them, but they are great in these Texas summers. Only dress shirts that I know of that can handle the heat very well. Reminds me a lot of Dri-Fit.
Boyo
May 11, 2018 at 3:09 pm
Hideous. Pathetic. You are golfing, not at work. Not that he ever worked a day in his life.
Bruce Ferguson
May 11, 2018 at 1:59 pm
I have no problem with it. As long as you can swing unrestricted and it’s comfortable, why not? It’s not like he’s wearing a tank top or football jersey . . .
Tom54
May 11, 2018 at 1:40 pm
I predict that this shirt will be shelved rather quickly. If he is worried about sun exposure slap on some sunscreen for gods sake. Cannot ever see this as a new look for golf. Shooting a ton in the Players won’t boost sales either. Definitely a head shaker
William Biddle
May 11, 2018 at 12:27 pm
Phil has never been a trend setter. Black shirt black pants black shoes sure gets a lot of attention. Now a white dress shirt wow am I excited. He likes the shirt because it covers the pouch.
David L. Pinter
May 11, 2018 at 12:22 pm
Wife is RN and says that people that convert suddenly like this most likely has had a scare from dermatologist that he is on the verge of skin cancer and not to provoke it by continuing with exposed skin…. melenoma is pretty much a death sentence. If you notice Phil has veins very close to his skin which is usually a sign of someone with a skin type that is susceptible to scarring.
LY
May 11, 2018 at 7:29 pm
The gentleman whose wife is an RN is spot on. I had a skin cancer scare about 6 years ago on one of my arms.
I was watching an LPGA event and I saw the Asian players wearing sleeves. So I bought a pair and tried them and they are great. I just slip them on before I play. They cover your complete arm. They are not at all hot. And I live in a climate that often hits 100*. I have six different colors. I would much rather put sleeves on than sunscreen.
HDTVMAN
May 11, 2018 at 11:18 am
Not only did you play poorly, you looked dis-disheveled in that shirt.
Dixie doc
May 11, 2018 at 12:41 pm
Looked a little warm too
youraway
May 11, 2018 at 7:50 am
Pitiful ugly out-of-place shirt, doesn’t fit correctly. Looks like it binds and is uncomfortable. Maybe they should call it a +7.
Colin Gillbanks
May 11, 2018 at 7:42 am
He looks like he’s just finished a shift supervising the fries counter at McD’s.
Kinster4653
May 11, 2018 at 7:30 am
Nice 79, well done
KC
May 10, 2018 at 10:27 pm
There is nothing about that horrific shirt that says “trendsetter”.
Jay
May 10, 2018 at 7:59 pm
Is it that hard or time consuming to change shirts in the locker room? Does Phil take that many meetings that cut so close to his tee times? This was a fun thing one time for a Masters practice round. Today he shot a million wearing one.
SK
May 10, 2018 at 6:19 pm
Add a tie and a Kangol cap for that retro look …. oh, and golf shoes with a kiltie over the laces … 😀
Boedy-Saffa
May 10, 2018 at 4:41 pm
Phil has never been a great dresser. With that being said, his new outfit will look wonderful with the after work white collar crowd, banging a small pail of culls, and sipping Nattie Lights. From the boardroom, to the bedroom to change into something that’s actually comfortable.I can’t wait to see the new on course PJ’s for the winter months.
James T
May 10, 2018 at 4:16 pm
I’m headed out tomorrow with the regular foursome. Will be sporting a dress shirt. And a tie! I would say more but I’ve got to go polish my shoes.
Joey5Picks
May 10, 2018 at 4:11 pm
Just when you thought he couldn’t get any goofier…
Benseattle
May 10, 2018 at 3:55 pm
A hideous look that will fail even with the “trendsetting” Mickelson out front. And talk about a shill: it’s 85 degrees today in Florida and there’s Phil in his long sleeve dress shirt, complete with short-sleeve UNDERSHIRT. Good luck selling THAT look.
2putttom
May 10, 2018 at 3:39 pm
wonderful
nyguy
May 10, 2018 at 2:27 pm
Maybe Phil can join the USGA when he retires…
Greg V
May 10, 2018 at 2:00 pm
I happen to like the look.
Boyo
May 11, 2018 at 3:10 pm
IBM’er?
Tully McMuffin
May 10, 2018 at 1:19 pm
Has anyone noticed that Jason Day has packed on the pounds?
ik_ben_groot
May 10, 2018 at 2:02 pm
Big time. I do recall him saying around the Masters that having kids doesn’t help.
Johnny Penso
May 11, 2018 at 9:09 am
Yes, Jason looks a little puffy these days. Too many McDonald’s fries I suspect. Wife is still looking good though.
Lee
May 10, 2018 at 1:03 pm
$85 for a polo or $125 for a button down. Not in my budget.
Grande
May 10, 2018 at 12:53 pm
Those shirts are absolutely awful.
dat
May 10, 2018 at 12:49 pm
Yeah, no thanks.
cinch bugs
May 10, 2018 at 12:38 pm
From the boardroom to the the golf course….. riiiiiiight
Jerry V
May 10, 2018 at 11:48 am
LOL!!!!