Phil Mickelson Receives Immediate Suspension from Masters and Withdrawal from Ryder Cup After His Horrendous Insults and Threats to Fred Couples Sparks Uproar

 

 

Phil Mickelson Receives Immediate Suspension from Masters and Withdrawal from Ryder Cup After His Horrendous Insults and Threats to Fred Couples Sparks Uproar

 

Augusta, Georgia – April 11, 2025

 

In a stunning turn of events at Augusta National, golf legend Phil Mickelson has been suspended from the 2025 Masters Tournament and withdrawn from Ryder Cup consideration following a heated confrontation that erupted behind the scenes earlier this week.

 

According to eyewitness reports and official confirmations from tournament staff, Mickelson allegedly directed a barrage of horrendous insults and veiled threats at fellow golf great Fred Couples, following a long-standing tension between the two regarding LIV Golf and its implications for the sport.

 

Sources close to the situation claim that the altercation occurred in the players’ lounge, where Mickelson reportedly shouted at Couples, calling him “a washed-up puppet clinging to a broken system,” and allegedly warned him to “watch his back if he keeps running his mouth.”

 

The situation escalated to the point where Masters officials and security personnel intervened, prompting an internal review by the tournament committee. Within hours, Augusta National Golf Club released a rare public statement:

 

> “We maintain the highest standards of conduct and sportsmanship. In light of recent unacceptable behavior, Mr. Mickelson has been suspended from this year’s competition, effective immediately.”

 

 

 

The PGA of America soon followed with a statement of its own, confirming that Mickelson would also be removed from any future Ryder Cup planning or participation until further notice.

 

Fred Couples, a respected figure in the golf community and past Masters champion, has not yet commented publicly, though insiders say he was “visibly shaken” by the encounter.

 

The incident has sent shockwaves throughout the golf world, with fans and analysts reacting strongly on social media. Golf Digest columnist Alan Shipnuck called it “a sad day for one of the game’s most gifted players. Phil let his frustrations get the best of him.”

 

Mickelson’s camp has yet to issue an official statement, though sources suggest his legal team is evaluating the suspension and its implications for future events.

 

This development casts a shadow over what has otherwise been an electrifying Masters week, raising serious questions about sportsmanship, professionalism, and the ongoing tensions between traditional tours and LIV Golf.