You will recall that back in March the great Phil Mickelson unloaded quite the Take. He said that he believed LIV’s Joaquin Niemann was the best golfer in the world. Given that Scottie Scheffler held and still holds that post following his PGA Championship

Phil Mickelson’s fate at the PGA Championship—his 32nd start in the major—was decided on Thursday, an eight-over 79 at Quail Hollow in the first round essentially guaranteeing a missed cut in his future.

During the final few holes in Sunday’s final round, golf legend Phil Mickelson sent a message to Scheffler on social media before the round was even over. “Congrats to Scottie Scheffler on an incredible performance. Clearly #1 in the world,” Mickelson posted on X.