“Never been a fashion guy,” claimed Phil Mickelson time and again. But to what extent is the statement true? As much as Lefty’s 2021 Master’s Tournament win was popular, Mickelson has also left behind some of his most Iconic fits.

Although Mickelson previously complained about joggers, the golfer recently shared a photo where he was wearing one. It was once again, a fully black fit. He captioned the post, “As an unfashionable 54 year old, I never thought I could pull off wearing joggers. Guess I was wrong 🤷‍♂️ Thank you @GrantHorvatGolf we both won 😂😂#forwellness #hyflyers #primo.”

With such a considerable change in Mickelson’s looks, let us look back at some of the controversial fits that Mickelson humored on the greens.

Phil Mickelson’s white shirt look

At the beginning of last season, Mickelson shared on his X handle some of his fashion concerns. The 6-times Major Champion wrote, “The Tour doesn’t allow shorts but does allow this week’s leader to wear joggers with ankle socks? Showing 4 inches of ankle? I’m no fashion guy, never will be, but there are some things I won’t ever understand 🤷‍♂️”

In reply to that, one of his fans shared a photo of Mickelson wearing a White shirt! A full-sleeve buttoned-up white shirt! His shirt was from Callaway, with the logo of “workday”. Along with that, Mickelson had a blue KPMG cap on with a brown-belt wristwatch.

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The golfer was seen wearing a similar outfit in the 2018 Masters Tournament. Back then, he was wearing a white check shirt, a white KPMG cap, and a Callaway glove on his left hand. His outfit was in much controversy, as he appeared to wear something similar to what you may expect one to wear in the office. Playing with Woods, Mickelson received a sarcastic comment that his tie was the only thing that was missing.

AUGUSTA, GA – APRIL 03: Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson of the United States talk on the 11th hole during a practice round prior to the start of the 2018 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 3, 2018 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Mickelson went all-black

In the inaugural LIV Golf Invitational at the Centurion Club in St Albans, Britain, Mickelson was seen wearing an all-black outfit. It was back in June 2022 when the HyFlyers captain Phil Mickelson not only had a black jersey on, but every apparel on him, from head to toe, was black. From the belt of his watch to his cap, his clothing, his shades, and even his beard – it was all black.

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Golf – The inaugural LIV Golf Invitational – Centurion Club, St Albans, Britain – June 8, 2022 Team Hy Flyers Phil Mickelson of the U.S. during a press conference Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

Although many people questioned his bizarre choice of clothing for the inauguration of LIV, the golfer had another purpose for choosing such a look. “I’ve won three times wearing a black shirt,” he said. “It also helps me get more aggressive,” The golfer further added why he chose black over other things especially when Mickelson’s usual outfit choices are much more brighter.

However, in the end, Mickelson was not able to win the tournament despite wearing black throughout the event.

Phil Mickelson’s iconic shorts

If there is anything that Mickelson has complained about regarding golf outfits, it is the ban on shorts. But the golfer himself had chances of wearing one, and he did not miss an opportunity as such. Mickelson was seen wearing dark-colored shorts on several occasions. It allowed him to show off one thing that he has always talked about: his calves. That’s right, the same Calves that Mickelson once compared with Adonis.

According to ESPN, “The Tour’s policy says players must wear pants in competitive rounds. The Tour altered that policy in 2019, allowing tour pros to wear shorts in non-competitive rounds, which meant practice and pro-am rounds as long as the shorts are knee-length, tailored, and neat in appearance.”

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Jun 14, 2021; San Diego, California, USA;Phil Mickelson chips onto the 11th green during a practice round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

Soon after the announcement, Mickelson shared a photo of himself wearing White shorts with a black t-shirt. And ankle socks! He wrote on his X handle, “The @PGATOUR just announced that shorts are allowed for pro-am and practice rounds. Word is they saw my Insta-structionals in shorts and felt this move needed to happen. Well played, Sir. Well played!😎”

With Mickelson’s calves on exhibit, he repeated the same look a few times, one of the notable times was in the 2021 US Open’s practice rounds.

So, out of these, which one has been your favorite? Let us know in the comments below.