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One of my proud world records - Michael Phelps on making the longest televised putt in history

By Vishnu Mohan Modified 06 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share ICON Series - Day One (Image via Getty) Michael Phelps is the greatest swimmer to ever live. He retired in 2016 as the most decorated Olympian of all time. He has 28 Olympic medals, including 23 gold medals in his tally. Ever since he quit, Phelps has completely changed his focus to golf. The former swimmer has always been a sports fan. The Baltimore native grew up playing lacrosse, baseball, and basketball before he stopped to focus solely on swimming. Having retired from swimming, Phelps is now focused on golf, a sport that has always interested him. But is the Olympian good at it? Let’s just say that he once held a world record in the sport for 10 years. BMW Championship Pro-Am (Image via Getty) Michael Phelps is indeed a great athlete. Having conquered swimming, he turned to a different sport and began showcasing his natural skillset in the same. Phelps holed the longest televised putt in history, making him a holder of world records in two different sports. Phelps made the record putt at the 2012 Dunhill Links. He was on the short par-4 sixth at Kingsbarns when he faced an eagle putt of 159 feet. The Olympian made the putt, leaving the golfing world stunned. The shot naturally earned him a place in golf history. Phelps recently addressed the same during his conversation with PGA Tour star Justin Thomas. The former Olympian recalled the event and said that it was one of his “most proud world records”. However, it was broken by golfer Ian Poulter, who sank a 162ft putt at The Open Championship in July 2022. Speaking to Thomas about his record, Michael Phelps said: “I used to have the longest putt in televised history. That was one of my most proud world records.” During the conversation, the Olympic legend also revealed that he is currently working out to improve his golf skills. Speaking about his interest in golf, Phelps said that he ‘caught the bug’ again and was committed to playing on a regular basis. “It’s better, I’ve recaught the bug again. The things I am doing in the gym now are related to golf.” It is pertinent to note that Michael Phelps has been a part of a few golf tournaments. He’s been a regular spectator at PGA Tour events. He has also played a couple of club events.

Michael Phelps life as a retired swimmer

Michael Phelps is among the most legendary athletes in the world. He first announced his retirement from competitive swimming in 2012, however, overturned his decision to compete at the 2016 Rio Olympics. The swimmer, who revealed that he was finding it 'difficult' to recover, grabbed five gold medals at the event. He officially hung up his trunks after the occassion. View this post on Instagram Instagram Post Despite being retired, Phelps continues to remain the biggest name in the sport. His accolades continue to inspire millions around the world. The athlete, who holds the highest number of medals in Olympic history, is now focused on his family. He recently revealed that he spends most of his time around his children when he is not busy. Meanwhile, Phelps continues to work out and maintains his physique and plays golf on a regular basis. He has also taken up the role of a mental health advocate. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Nicolaas Ackermann × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी