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by Mark McGuriman
SportsPickle.com submission

Golfer and US Open runner-up Phil Mickelson underwent man-breast reduction surgery last month in hopes of winning his first major championship at this week’s British Open.

Following another disappointing finish at the U.S. Open, Mickelson decided the surgery to diminish his unsightly breasts was necessary.

"Following my third round bogey at 18, my coach noticed my balance problem on the tee," Mickelson said. "He said my upper body was swaying on the follow through and he noticed a jiggling when walking from tee to ball and green to tee."

Mickelson watched tape of his rounds on the Monday following the U.S. Open and indeed noticed his chest was wobbly. He consulted with his wife and decided it was best to get the surgery.

"Hopefully, the surgery will make my swing a little more even and take some of the pressure off of my back," Mickelson said. "I need to concentrate on getting my form back in time for the British Open"

Many of Mickelson’s PGA Tour colleagues are awaiting to see how he plays at the British Open before reducing their own man boobs. Craig Stadler, John Daly and Vijay Singh are all looking into the procedure.

"I'll take a look at the after pictures of Phil and hopefully get a look at him in the clubhouse," Daly said. "If his breasts recede and he plays well, then I'm all over it!"