Phil Mickelson shows true colours with Scottie Scheffler comments after PGA Championship

Phil Mickelson was forced to retract his bold prediction following Scottie Scheffler's dominant win at the 2025 PGA Championship. Scheffler claimed the third major win of his career on Sunday, finishing with a five-stroke lead at Quail Hollow.

, who has won six major titles, had time to watch the action unfold in Charlotte, North Carolina after missing the cut at the end of day 2. saw off challenges from the likes of Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau with ease, despite being forced to change his driver before the .

Previously, Mickelson had confidently ranked LIV sensation Joaquin Niemann as the world's finest golfer following his win at LIV Singapore, boldly doubting Scheffler's ability to grab any wins before the Ryder Cup in September. On X, Mickelson had proclaimed: "Here's a hot take: Does Scottie win in 2025 before the Ryder Cup? I don't think so."

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This bold claim came on the heels of Niemann's sixth win in 16 months. Mickelson even responded to a post from Niemann's Torque GC squad, which placed him in the top five, by asserting: "Top 5? Try #1."

Yet Scheffler's performance at Quail Hollow told another story, securing his third major with a convincing five-stroke lead and closing at 11-under-par, and Mickelson showed his true colours by admitting he had overlooked Scheffler. Mickelson took to social media to tip his cap to 's extraordinary run of form: "Congrats to on an incredible performance. Clearly #1 in the ."

A clear U-turn from his previous stance, Mickelson's praise underscores Scheffler's claim to be the best golfer in the world. The official rankings certainly agree, with the 28-year-old having held top spot since March 2022.

On day 4, despite facing hurdles in the opening nine, Scheffler eventually found his stride, distancing himself from his rivals on the leaderboard. DeChambeau, alongside Harris English and Davis Riley, were left in his wake, all T2 at six-under-par.

Scheffler didn't just lift the esteemed Wanamaker Trophy with his latest display, he also earned a jaw-dropping £2.6million in winnings.

Compiling an enviable record this season, Scheffler clinched the CJ Cup Byron Nelson with a staggering 31-under-par 253, tying the PGA Tour 72-hole record.

At 28, Scheffler now lays claim to a trio of major championships - including two green jackets from Augusta National in 2022 and 2024, and his latest conquest at the PGA Championship.

With his storied PGA Tour tally now at 15 wins out of his past 70 appearances, Scheffler joins the hallowed ranks of Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods. Alongside these icons, he's the only player since WWII to chalk up 15 victories and win three majors before hitting 29.