Golf legend Phil Mickelson laments California gas prices, praises gov candidate supporting offshore drilling

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Golf legend Phil Mickelson spoke out about the price of gas in California, while praising California GOP gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton for his plan to produce gas in the state to reduce prices. 

Mickelson shared his opinions in a series of social media posts Wednesday.  

In one post, the golfer reshared a photo showing prices at a gas station in California exceeding $5 per gallon. 

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Phil Mickelson ponders a question at a press conference June 13, 2022, at The Country Club in Brookline, Mass., ahead of the U.S. Open.  (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

"This is sad and going to get worse," Mickelson wrote. 

In a subsequent post, Mickelson reshared an interview of Hilton on the Fox Business Network's "The Bottom Line," where the candidate shared his support for the White House's plan to carry out off-shore oil drilling off the coast of California. Hilton said his plan and goal is to bring gas prices down to $3 per gallon. 

"Finally, someone speaking common sense," Mickelson wrote. 

Earlier this year, an analysis by University of Southern California professor Michael Mische suggested Californians could end up paying as much as $8.43 per gallon of gas next year as two refineries in the state have plans to shutter.

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Phil Mickelson watches his shot off the 11th tee during the first round of the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands June 24, 2021, in Cromwell, Conn. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

"Any disruptions to oil and foreign