Phil Mickelson has embarked on a dramatic diet in a desperate attempt to rediscover his form ahead of the 148th Open Championship. Phil Mickelson has embarked on a dramatic diet in a desperate attempt to rediscover his form ahead of the 148th Open Championship. 'The first day and a half was tough' - Phil Mickelson claims he lost a stone after six-day fastThe 2013 Open champion arrived at Royal Portrush claiming to have lost 15lbs in less than a week. In a video posted on his Twitter account Mickelson revealed he had undertaken a six-day fast and ingested nothing but water and a "special coffee blend for wellness". "As soon as I was threatened with going out I was aware (of the streak)," Mickelson added.

Source: Irish Independent July 16, 2019 16:41 UTC