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Showing Original Post only (View all)Phil Mickelson apologizes for tax comments ('I'm retiring 'cuz taxes are too hi!") [View all]
"Golf superstar Phil Mickelson is feeling remorse after threatening to make drastic changes in his life, perhaps even retiring from the game, in response to seeing his taxes go up.
According to Fox News, Mickelson apologized late Monday for possibly upsetting or insulting anyone with his talk about increased rates.
"Finances and taxes are a personal matter and I should not have made my opinions on them public," Mickelson said in a statement, according to Fox News.
Mickelson added that he doesnt have a definitive plan at this time but is trying to make decisions that are best for him and his family."
http://aol.sportingnews.com/sport/story/2013-01-22/phil-mickelson-apology-taxes-retirement-california-1-percent-millionaire
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BWAH-HA-HA!! He was getting absolutely barbecued by the general public for this, and knew he had to do some big-time damage control ASAP!