“That little extra” – Throwback to when Phil Mickelson celebrated his PGA Championship win by drinking wine off the trophy

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Phil Mickelson (Image via USA Today Sports)

Phil Mickelson drank his favorite wine in the Wanamaker trophy after winning the 2021 PGA Championship. Mickelson adored the Bordeaux wine, which he poured into the trophy and drank after popping a glass of his favorite Nana Cabernets.

The American golfer Tweeted a video on his account celebrating his wife Amy's birthday in 2021. He wrote in the caption:

"Brought the Wanamaker to Amy’s birthday celebration. The wine had an extra ingredient this time - just a dash of victory. Tastes so good!"
"First sip from the Wanamaker Trophy," Phil said in the clip before adding, "I’m going with a bottle that my good friend Tor Kenward sent: Tor’s Black Magic, probably my favorite wine, certainly from Napa.”

He continued:

“I know the wine is good, but there’s something about the Wanamaker that gives it that.. little extra!”

Phil Mickelson has won two PGA Championships in his career, but unfortunately, he is now barred from competing on the Tour after joining LIV Golf. Nonetheless, he will join the PGA Tour players at Augusta National next week.


"That’s a cool to-go cup" - Fans react to Phil Mickelson's unique way of celebrating victory

Phil Mickelson's video went viral on the internet, and fans sent congratulatory texts to the golfer. People even enjoyed how he celebrated his victory and reacted in the comments section of his post.

"That’s a cool to-go cup you got there. I need one."
"Championship Big Gulp! Awesome! Let’s run this back at Torrey so you can host the 3 jug, green jacket wine tasting! Let’s Go!"
"That iron taste mixed with the Napa wine nothing like 100% taste of victory."
"I'm sure It takes a lot of energy and effort to stay hungry for more trophies or even to compete on the tour. Congrats and as a fan I'll be interested to see if you've discovered a secret to continuing your success. I actually believe you have."

Mickelson recently expressed his excitement to compete alongside the PGA Tour golfers at the Masters. The legal battle between the two tours has created a wall of division between the golfers, but Mickelson still considers everyone his friend.

He revealed in one of his recent interviews that he was looking forward to playing with his decades-long friends. Mickelson said:

"We are just looking forward to playing, competing, be part of it. People playing, competing in Masters are friends for decades and I am looking forward to seeing them again."

Phil Mickelson won six major tournamnets

Mickelson has been blessed with the most decorated career. He turned professional in 1992 after having a resounding amateur career.

He has won 57 professional events in his career, including 45 PGA Tour events. Mickelson has competed in all four major tournaments and has won three, with second place at the US Open six times.

He has won three Masters, two PGA Championships, and The Open Championship. Unfortunately, he could not hold the US Open title even after finishing in second position six times.

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Edited by Piyush Bisht