Golf Feud Heats Up as Personal Attacks Overshadow LIV vs. PGA Debate
What started as another sharp critique from Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee has turned into one of the most personal clashes yet in golf’s ongoing civil war. After comparing LIV Golf to “a race of boxcars,” Chamblee reignited his long-standing criticism of Phil Mickelson—calling him and other LIV stars greedy and self-serving. But this time, LIV defector Anthony Kim wasn’t about to stay silent.
Anthony Kim Fires Back with Family-Focused Insult
In a tweet that stunned the golf world, Kim hit back with a pointed and deeply personal dig: “At least @PhilMickelson’s kids still talk to him,” he wrote, referencing Chamblee’s past family struggles. He then sarcastically wished Chamblee well at the U.S. Open, a tweet that rapidly drew nearly a quarter-million views.
Kim’s comment wasn’t random. Chamblee has endured highly publicized personal pain, including the loss of a child and a divorce, before remarrying and building a blended family. Kim’s low blow pushed boundaries, revealing just how bitter the LIV-PGA divide has become.
Chamblee’s History of Controversy with LIV
Chamblee has long been the face of anti-LIV sentiment in mainstream golf media. From questioning players’ integrity to criticizing their massive Saudi-funded paychecks, he’s repeatedly targeted Mickelson as LIV’s symbolic leader. But his stance has softened slightly in recent months, especially after discussions with former President Trump. That pivot only further infuriated LIV backers, who now label him hypocritical.
Golf’s New Era of Trash Talk
Gone are the days of quiet disagreements and gentlemanly conduct. Social media has turned golf into a digital battleground where feuds are now personal, not just professional. Chamblee vs. Kim isn’t an isolated spat—it’s a symptom of golf’s identity crisis. With one side clinging to tradition and the other chasing reinvention, the verbal warfare shows no signs of slowing.
Is This the New Normal for Golf?
As the U.S. Open nears, all eyes are on whether this drama will spill into the event itself. Will other LIV players rally behind Kim? Will Chamblee fire back? Or has this war already gone too far?
One thing is certain: the Mickelson-Chamblee feud has officially evolved into a full-blown frontline, and Anthony Kim just launched a missile that could change the tone of golf commentary forever.