Mickelson sees funny side of belt embarrassment
Phil Mickelson secured a huge payday after getting one over on Tiger Woods, but the five-time major winner was left red-faced when his champion belt would not fit around his waist.
Mickelson sunk a birdie putt at the 22nd hole to defeat his fellow American in the $9million pay-per-view match in Las Vegas on Friday.
There was a moment to forget for Mickelson during the ceremony in which he set his eyes on a stack of cash along with another prize, which he probably could have done without.
Mickelson was unable to don the belt he was handed at Shadow Creek Golf Club, but saw the funny side as Woods chuckled.
"It looks like it was made in Tiger's size," Mickelson quipped.
Mickelson had said to Woods following his victory: "Just know I will never let you live that down. It's not the Masters or the U.S. Open, but it is nice to have a little something on you."
Woods may have been second-best in the all-American duel, but he has some ammunition of his own under his belt after Mickelson was unable to buckle up.
Masters 2018: The best Opta facts
Ahead of the first major of the year, we take a look at the best Opta facts surrounding the 82nd edition of the Masters at Augusta.
Augusta to host pre-Masters women's amateur event
On the eve of the Masters, it has been announced that from 2019 Augusta will host a women's amateur event prior to the iconic major.
Determined Woods can win another major, insists Langer
After seeing Tiger Woods make the cut on his Masters comeback, Bernhard Langer believes the American can win a major again.
Claret Jug the ultimate prize for Rahm
A fourth-placed finish at the Masters once again underlined Jon Rahm's quality and he is hopeful a maiden major triumph is not far away.
Tearful Ko delighted to end barren run
After two years without a title on the LPGA Tour, Lydia Ko was back in the winner's enclosure on Sunday, bringing plenty of tears.
Top Headlines
- Shiffrin close to slalom history
- Hearn: Joshua wants to fight Wilder
- McGregor makes NHL appearance
- Park's clubs stolen at LPGA major
- Hayden's number 69 retired
- Campenaerts breaks Hour Record
- Samia & Powers on Mayfield & Murray
- MLB wrap: April 19
- Kyrie: Celtics have come a long way
- Sea Eagles left fuming by Dragons
- Waratahs rally to win without Folau
- Lajovic reaches Monte Carlo final
- De Bruyne's season in doubt
- Smith makes fifty as Royals win
Featured Matches
Football
Eibar
Spanish La Liga
0-0
Atlético de Madrid
Bournemouth
English Premier League
0-0
Fulham
Huddersfield Town
English Premier League
0-1
Watford
West Ham United
English Premier League
1-0
Leicester City
Wolverhampton Wanderers
English Premier League
0-0
Brighton and Hove Albion
1. FSV Mainz 05
German Bundesliga
2-1
Fortuna Düsseldorf
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
German Bundesliga
1-0
1. FC Nürnberg
Cricket
Rajasthan..
162 /5 (19.1)
Mumbai Ind..
161 /5 (20)
Rajasthan Royals win by 5 wickets
Delhi Capi..
Kings XI P..
63 /3 (7.3)
Kings XI Punjab are 63 for 3 with 12.3 overs left
Kolkata Kn..
203 /5 (20)
Royal Chal..
213 /4 (20)
Royal Challengers Bangalore win by 10 runs
Delhi Capi..
128 /9 (20)
Mumbai Ind..
168 /5 (20)
Mumbai Indians win by 40 runs
Sunrisers..
137 /4 (16.5)
Chennai Su..
132 /5 (20)
Sunrisers Hyderabad win by 6 wickets
Zimbabwe
129 /7 (24.5)
United Ara..
175 (47.1)
Zimbabwe win by 3 wickets (DLS Method)
Kings XI P..
182 /6 (20)
Rajasthan..
170 /7 (20)
Kings XI Punjab win by 12 runs