Golf critic believes Mickelson can find redemption

 

Leading golf analyst Brandlee Chamblee believes that there is a way back for scandal-hit Phil Mickelson after his recent rehab stay.

“I think we’re in a pretty forgiving world … He’s obviously got his demons that he fights, and I wouldn’t wish them on anybody, but he’s not alone in fighting demons,” said Chamblee.

“I think if he hadn’t gone to LIV, he would have been Arnold Palmer reincarnated.

“He would have been Ryder Cup captain numerous times. He would have been an honorary starter at Augusta. He would have been the lead analyst at CBS. He would have been the pied piper everywhere he went….”

“I think if he came back and said, ‘Look, I’ve made mistakes, I’ve tried to deal with them, sorry for the damage I’ve caused. The game’s been so good to me and for the rest of my life, I’m going to try and be good back to it…’ I think everyone would put their arms around him and go: “Welcome back, sorry you had so much trouble, hope you get your life straightened out.”

“Life’s hard, it doesn’t matter who you’re talking into, running into. Everybody’s dealing with something… everybody’s got some battle that they’ve faced or will face.”