Mickelson shoots 61, takes lead in PGA Tour Champions debut
4 years, 4 months ago

Mickelson shoots 61, takes lead in PGA Tour Champions debut

The Hindu  

Just about the only poor shot Phil Mickelson hit in his PGA Tour Champions debut was a wayward iron off the tee. It was one of five straight on the back nine Monday for the five-time major champion, who decided to make his over-50 debut this week after missing the cut at The Northern Trust and getting eliminated from the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup playoffs. But that missed cut on the PGA Tour left him with the possibility of not playing the next two weeks heading into the Safeway Open, which would be his final tune-up for Winged Foot. "I was just trying to figure out a way to play this golf course smartly,” said Mickelson, who has only made 11 birdies in a round on the PGA Tour once - at the 2013 Phoenix Open, when he fell a lip-out short of shooting 59.

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J.T. Poston Extends PGA Tour Domination with Third Career Title
2 months ago

J.T. Poston Extends PGA Tour Domination with Third Career Title

Associated Press  

J.T. Poston secured his third career PGA Tour title with a thrilling 67 in the Shriners Children's Open final round. He surged ahead with a 3-shot lead after 54 holes and maintained his advantage with two more birdies on the back nine. Despite a late birdie miss, Poston held on for a thrilling victory, finishing at 22-under 262.

Rory McIlroy birdies last 3 holes and is 2 shots off the lead at his home Irish Open
3 months, 1 week ago

Rory McIlroy birdies last 3 holes and is 2 shots off the lead at his home Irish Open

Associated Press  

NEWCASTLE, Northern Ireland — Rory McIlroy birdied his final three holes to shoot 3-under 68 and sit two strokes off the first-round lead at the Irish Open on Thursday. 3-ranked McIlroy is attempting to win his home tournament for the second time — eight years after the first — and is playing at Royal County Down Golf Club, a course …

Thomas Detry’s late birdie assured him of a top-4 finish at the PGA and an invitation to the Masters
7 months ago

Thomas Detry’s late birdie assured him of a top-4 finish at the PGA and an invitation to the Masters

Associated Press  

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Thomas Detry’s 12-footer for birdie on the par-5 18th on Sunday at the PGA Championship did more than assure the 31-year-old of his best finish in a major. Instead, the two-time PGA champion had to settle for a tie for eighth despite breaking 70 in all four rounds and the fact that he’s playing “really, really, really …

Rory McIlroy has a lot of birdies, a little drama and a share of The Players lead
9 months, 1 week ago

Rory McIlroy has a lot of birdies, a little drama and a share of The Players lead

Associated Press  

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Rory McIlroy had a lot of birdies and a little drama Thursday in The Players Championship. McIlroy tied The Players Championship record with 10 birdies, offset by two tee shots into the water, for his lowest start ever at the PGA Tour’s flagship event. is saying they were 100 percent certain it landed below the …

Ireland’s Shane Lowry and England’s David Skinns share lead in Florida
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Ireland’s Shane Lowry and England’s David Skinns share lead in Florida

The Independent  

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Mickelson relieved to make PGA Championship cut after 2nd-round struggles
1 year, 7 months ago

Mickelson relieved to make PGA Championship cut after 2nd-round struggles

Associated Press  

PITTSFORD, N.Y. — After plunking a tee shot in the water, and missing 10 fairways and six greens in regulation, Phil Mickelson closed a haphazard second round at the PGA Championship on Friday clinging to the one positive he could find. Since winning the 2021 PGA Championship at Kiawah Island, Mickelson has missed the cut in five of the last …

Spieth’s impressive 21 birdies at Masters not enough to win
1 year, 8 months ago

Spieth’s impressive 21 birdies at Masters not enough to win

Associated Press  

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Jordan Spieth made 21 birdies at this year’s Masters, including nine on Sunday while trying to keep pace with partner Phil Mickelson. “I was trying to honestly just match Phil shot for shot coming in,” Spieth said of the final round at Augusta National. “I just wanted to put my best foot forward because I’ve been playing …

Column: PGA Tour year in review based on shots from 14 clubs
2 years ago

Column: PGA Tour year in review based on shots from 14 clubs

Associated Press  

One swing can go a long way, whether the shot ends up in the water, on the green or in the hole. DRIVER: Mito Pereira came to the 18th hole at Southern Hills with a one-shot lead in the PGA Championship, a chance for the Chilean to win his first major and give South America the career Grand Slam. From …

Higgs, Hammer and Putnam share lead at PGA’s RSM Classic
2 years, 1 month ago

Higgs, Hammer and Putnam share lead at PGA’s RSM Classic

The Hindu  

Harry Higgs fired a seven-under par 63 to complete his best 36-hole PGA start and grab a share of the lead after Friday’s second round of the RSM Classic. Higgs delivered his bogey-free round on the Seaside course while Hammer shot 66 there and Putnam fired a 7-under 65 on the Plantation course, his lone bogey of the first two …

McIlroy storms from 6 back to win FedEx Cup and $18 million
2 years, 3 months ago

McIlroy storms from 6 back to win FedEx Cup and $18 million

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — This year it became easy to overlook Rory McIlroy’s four majors, 30 wins on four continents and two years at No. Six shots behind before the Tour Championship started, 10 shots back after two holes, McIlroy rallied from a six-shot deficit in the final round against the No. “For whatever reason my swing wasn’t where it had been …

Will Zalatoris gets 1st PGA Tour win in playoff at Memphis
2 years, 4 months ago

Will Zalatoris gets 1st PGA Tour win in playoff at Memphis

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The 10-foot par putt in regulation was so crucial and the moment so important that Will Zalatoris doesn’t remember screaming out when he made it, “What are they gonna say now?” It took three playoff holes to get the answer Sunday in the FedEx St. Jude Championship, and it was more along the lines of what they …

Rory McIlroy, JT Poston share Travelers lead at 8-under 62
2 years, 6 months ago

Rory McIlroy, JT Poston share Travelers lead at 8-under 62

Associated Press  

CROMWELL, Conn. — Rory McIlroy fought off a sinus bug to shoot an 8-under 62 on Thursday for a share of the first-round lead with J.T. “It’s like U.S. Open rehab coming here,” the four-time major champion said. “I like coming here the week after the U.S. Open, it sort of gives you an opportunity to shoot low scores and …

Masters 2022: Tiger Woods shoots 71; Cameron Smith early clubhouse leader
2 years, 8 months ago

Masters 2022: Tiger Woods shoots 71; Cameron Smith early clubhouse leader

The Hindu  

Tiger Woods made his long-anticipated return to competitive golf on Thursday with a 1-under-par 71 in the first round of the Masters, while Cameron Smith of Australia shot a 4-under 68 to take the lead midway through the round at Augusta National Golf Club. 2, 7, 9 and 10 to move into a tie with Smith with eight holes to …

Els birdies final hole to lead PGA Tour Champions in Hawaii
2 years, 11 months ago

Els birdies final hole to lead PGA Tour Champions in Hawaii

The Hindu  

Ernie Els birdied the final hole Thursday, set up by a difficult wedge from a fairway bunker, giving him an 8-under 64 and a one-shot lead over Vijay Singh as the PGA Tour Champions season began at the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai. Bernhard Langer, coming off his sixth Charles Schwab Cup title last year at age 64, had knee …

Phil Mickelson wins finale; Bernhard Langer takes 6th Schwab Cup title
3 years, 1 month ago

Phil Mickelson wins finale; Bernhard Langer takes 6th Schwab Cup title

The Hindu  

Phil Mickelson stood on the 18th green at Phoenix Country Club, a wide smile across his face as he held yet another PGA Tour Champions trophy. Mickelson birdied three of the final holes on Sunday to win the season-ending Charles Schwab Cup Championship, and Langer held on to win his sixth PGA Tour Champions season points title. He finished 17th, …

McIlroy wins CJ Cup; Janzen clinches PGA Tour Champions’ SAS Championship
3 years, 2 months ago

McIlroy wins CJ Cup; Janzen clinches PGA Tour Champions’ SAS Championship

The Hindu  

Rory McIlroy capped off a big weekend in Las Vegas on Sunday by surging past Rickie Fowler and holding off Collin Morikawa to win the CJ Cup at Summit for his 20th PGA Tour title. McIlroy is the 39th player to win at least 20 times on the PGA Tour, and it’s his fifth straight PGA Tour season with at …

Mickelson holds off Jimenez for 3rd PGA Tour Champions win
3 years, 2 months ago

Mickelson holds off Jimenez for 3rd PGA Tour Champions win

The Hindu  

Phil Mickelson won for the third time in four career starts on the PGA Tour Champions, closing with a 4-under 68 for a two-shot victory in the Constellation Furyk and Friends. Miguel Angel Jimenez battled with Mickelson throughout the day at breezy Timuquana Country Club and pulled even with birdies on the par-5 13th — where Mickelson three-putted for par …

US Open: Russell Henley leads fog-delayed Day 1 as Koepka makes presence felt
3 years, 6 months ago

US Open: Russell Henley leads fog-delayed Day 1 as Koepka makes presence felt

The Hindu  

Once the fog finally lifted over Torrey Pines, a familiar figure in the US Open was plain to see. “But I'll definitely take it.” With a simple plan and solid execution for most any US Open course, Koepka shot 2-under 69 to extend his incredible record. “Any time in a US Open you're under par it's a great start and …

Jordan Spieth leads at Colonial, Mickelson misses cut
3 years, 6 months ago

Jordan Spieth leads at Colonial, Mickelson misses cut

The Hindu  

Jordan Spieth has started playing well again just about everywhere he goes. PGA champion Phil Mickelson was headed home to California after he bogeyed two of his last three holes, missing the cut at the Charles Schwab Challenge by one stroke. Sergio Garcia, the first-round co-leader with Spieth whose first PGA Tour win came at Colonial 20 years ago, was …

Phil Mickelson’s ‘simply amazing’ win and a victory against his doubters
3 years, 6 months ago

Phil Mickelson’s ‘simply amazing’ win and a victory against his doubters

CNN  

CNN — It’s safe to say there might not have been many more popular major winners than Phil Mickelson. What a sport I decided to play.” Prior to Sunday’s victory, Mickelson had been through some lean years on the PGA Tour since winning his last major in 2013. At age 50, Mickelson says the victory was particularly “special” because he …

One more thrill: Phil Mickelson wins at 50 in raucous PGA
3 years, 7 months ago

One more thrill: Phil Mickelson wins at 50 in raucous PGA

Associated Press  

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — Standing on the 18th tee with a two-shot lead in a championship he refused to imagine himself winning, Phil Mickelson took one last violent swing with a driver — the club that betrayed him 15 years earlier in the U.S. Open. Mickelson, too, has had as many close calls as major victories — most of them …

PGA Championship: Phil Mickelson chases history as dodgy-kneed Brooks Koepka chases veteran at the Ocean Course
3 years, 7 months ago

PGA Championship: Phil Mickelson chases history as dodgy-kneed Brooks Koepka chases veteran at the Ocean Course

Firstpost  

If the 50-year-old Mickelson is looking to become the first man past the half century to hoist a Major trophy, Koepka is seeking to become only sixth man to win the PGA at least three times, Nothing came out more starkly than the fact that you cannot change Phil Mickelson in any competitive situation and you cannot mentally break Brooks …

PGA Championship: A wild ride for Phil Mickelson and 18 holes away from history
3 years, 7 months ago

PGA Championship: A wild ride for Phil Mickelson and 18 holes away from history

Firstpost  

A par save for a 2-under 70 gave Mickelson a one-shot lead over Brooks Koepka and left him 18 holes away from becoming the oldest champion in the 161 years of the majors. That par save for a 2-under 70 gave him a one-shot lead over Brooks Koepka and left him 18 holes away from becoming the oldest champion in …

PGA Championship 2021: Phil Mickelson becomes oldest major winner
3 years, 7 months ago

PGA Championship 2021: Phil Mickelson becomes oldest major winner

CNN  

CNN — Phil Mickelson minted golf history on Sunday, becoming the oldest winner of a major tournament with his victory at the 2021 PGA Championship. The victory is the sixth major title of Mickelson’s long and storied career, with his previous PGA Championship coming 16 years ago in 2005. “It might take a little extra work, a little bit harder …

Phil Mickelson’s historic PGA Championship win not a surprise to those closest to him
3 years, 7 months ago

Phil Mickelson’s historic PGA Championship win not a surprise to those closest to him

LA Times  

Phil Mickelson’s manager sent him a simple text Sunday morning that captured both the swelling drama of the PGA Championship and what was at stake. Mickelson, who called Sunday “certainly one of the moments I’ll cherish my entire life,” surpassed the feat of Julius Boros, who was 48 when he won the PGA Championship in 1968. “He’s actually been playing …

PGA Championship 2021: Phil Mickelson shares lead with Louis Oosthuizen on windswept Kiawah Island
3 years, 7 months ago

PGA Championship 2021: Phil Mickelson shares lead with Louis Oosthuizen on windswept Kiawah Island

Firstpost  

Mickelson looked like the Mickelson of old on another windswept grind around the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, running off five birdies over his last eight holes, the last one giving him a 3-under 69 and a share of the lead. The 50-year-old Mickelson looked like the Mickelson of old on another windswept grind around the Ocean Course at Kiawah …

Phil Mickelson atop leaderboard heading into final round at PGA Championship
3 years, 7 months ago

Phil Mickelson atop leaderboard heading into final round at PGA Championship

CNN  

CNN — He might be one of the older statesman at the PGA Championship, but Phil Mickelson is showing he’s no slouch. The five-time major winner produced some stunning golf on Saturday at Kiawah Island’s Ocean Course before dropping some late shots to finish on seven-under and atop the leaderboard of the major with a one-shot lead. Heading into the …

Phil Mickelson sets early lead at PGA Championship, and a chance at history
3 years, 7 months ago

Phil Mickelson sets early lead at PGA Championship, and a chance at history

CNN  

CNN — Sixteen years after winning his PGA Championship title, Phil Mickelson is roaring back – with a chance at history. READ: How Hideki Matsuyama became Japan’s new national hero Mickelson plays his shot from the 15th tee during the second round of the 2021 PGA Championship. “So, if you were to tell me that like Sunday night, I’d really …

Woodland among leaders, Mickelson among contenders at Quail
3 years, 7 months ago

Woodland among leaders, Mickelson among contenders at Quail

The Hindu  

Phil Mickelson was 11 shots worse than his previous round at Quail Hollow. “I’m excited to be in contention heading into the weekend, and I know I’m playing well,” Mickelson said. “The hardest conditions I’ve played in a while,” Justin Thomas said after a 73 that included a three-putt double bogey on the par-3 13th. pic.twitter.com/m8zuv0eTTW — PGA TOUR May …

Wells Fargo Championship: Mickelson opens with 64 to set pace at Quail Hollow
3 years, 7 months ago

Wells Fargo Championship: Mickelson opens with 64 to set pace at Quail Hollow

The Hindu  

Phil Mickelson has gone nine months since he finished among the top 20, and it looks as though that streak is about to end at the Wells Fargo Championship. The 50-year-old Mickelson kept his focus on Thursday at Quail Hollow and blistered the course for a 7-under 64 to build a two-shot lead after the opening round. He closed with …

Ranking drops reflect Mickelson and McIlroy's struggles
3 years, 9 months ago

Ranking drops reflect Mickelson and McIlroy's struggles

China Daily  

Phil Mickelson, pictured at the Cologuard Classic in Tucson, Arizona in February, has fallen out of the top 100 in the Official World Golf Ranking for the first time in 28 years. Phil Mickelson has fallen outside the top 100 of the Official World Golf Ranking for the first time in 28 years. In this week's rankings, Dustin Johnson remains …

Mike Weir leads by 2 at Cologuard Classic, Mickelson 9 back
3 years, 9 months ago

Mike Weir leads by 2 at Cologuard Classic, Mickelson 9 back

The Hindu  

Mike Weir went on a back-nine birdie binge to take control of the Cologuard Classic. Weir shot a 5-under 67 to build a two-shot lead in the Cologuard Classic on Saturday, leaving Mickelson with a lot of ground to make up to win his third straight PGA Tour Champions start. pic.twitter.com/7YXmGJfa9u — PGA TOUR Champions February 28, 2021 Mickelson hit …

Phil Mickelson in contention in Champions event after mud birdie
3 years, 9 months ago

Phil Mickelson in contention in Champions event after mud birdie

The Hindu  

Phil Mickelson waded into the mud after his tee shot on Tucson National's 15th hole trickled into a pond. Mickelson's mud birdie highlighted a 3-under 70 at the Cologuard Classic on Friday, putting him in contention for a third straight victory to open his PGA Tour Champions career. ‘Heated’ “I was so heated, I was going to get in there …

PGA Tournament of Champions: Harris English seizes two-stroke lead after second round
3 years, 11 months ago

PGA Tournament of Champions: Harris English seizes two-stroke lead after second round

Firstpost  

Harris English made six birdies in a bogey-free round to stand on 14-under 132 after 36 holes on the par-73 Plantation course at Kapalua, Hawaii. Harris English closed with a 10-foot birdie to fire a six-under par 67 and seize a two-stroke lead after Friday’s second round of the US PGA Tournament of Champions. “If I keep shooting six-under it’s …

Sam Burns sizzles to grab second-round lead in Houston - Sports News - Sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

Sam Burns sizzles to grab second-round lead in Houston - Sports News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Sam Burns used a fast start and steady finish to grab the second-round lead at the Houston Open on Friday, while Jordan Spieth and Phil Mickelson were on track to miss the cut in the final tournament before next week’s Masters. Burns birdied three of his first four holes at Memorial Park Golf Course en route to a bogey-free five-under-par …

Mickelson tries to bring momentum from over-50 circuit to PGA Tour - Sports News - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

Mickelson tries to bring momentum from over-50 circuit to PGA Tour - Sports News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Phil Mickelson, fresh off his second consecutive victory on the senior circuit, is brimming with confidence as he transitions back to the PGA Tour this week to face “the young guys” at the Zozo Championship in Thousand Oaks, California. Mickelson, 50, won his second PGA Tour Champions event on Sunday after winning his debut in August and is eager to …

After 233 tries, Kokrak claims first-ever PGA Tour win at CJ Cup
4 years, 2 months ago

After 233 tries, Kokrak claims first-ever PGA Tour win at CJ Cup

The Hindu  

American Jason Kokrak fired off eight birdies in a flawless final round for his first-ever PGA Tour victory at the CJ Cup in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, clinching his maiden title on the 233rd try. “With the greens being firm, fast and quite a bit of break around these holes, if you don't have the right speed, you're not …

US Open: Mickelson ready for shot at Winged Foot redemption - Golf news - Sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

US Open: Mickelson ready for shot at Winged Foot redemption - Golf news - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Phil Mickelson, who has endured more US Open heartbreak than any other player in history, will try to put all that behind him this week when he tees off at Winged Foot, the site of his infamous final-hole collapse in 2006. “Obviously, I have a lot of work to do and some redemption at Winged Foot, but it's a great …

Phil Mickelson gets wire-to-wire win in PGA Tour Champions debut - SPortstar
4 years, 3 months ago

Phil Mickelson gets wire-to-wire win in PGA Tour Champions debut - SPortstar

The Hindu  

Phil Mickelson chose to make his PGA Tour Champions debut at Ozarks National this week so he could avoid a two-week break right in the middle of his preparations for the U.S. Open at Winged Foot. "I really enjoyed playing here, enjoyed seeing the guys again, and they were so accommodating and fun, and it was just fun for me …

Phil Mickelson goes low, extends lead in PGA Tour Champions debut- Sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

Phil Mickelson goes low, extends lead in PGA Tour Champions debut- Sportstar

The Hindu  

The hole Phil Mickelson considered the most important in the second round of his PGA Tour Champions career was not any of the eight he birdied but rather the only one on which he made bogey. Mickelson could still squander the lead in the final round Wednesday, when tee times were moved to the early morning because of expected bad …

Phil Mickelson admits he still feels ‘nervous’ after shooting 61 on PGA Tour Champions debut
4 years, 4 months ago

Phil Mickelson admits he still feels ‘nervous’ after shooting 61 on PGA Tour Champions debut

CNN  

CNN — He turned 50 in June and has experienced nearly everything there is to experience in golf but after making his PGA Tour Champions debut and shooting an impressive first-round 61, Phil Mickelson admits he still gets nervous before he plays. To come out here and compete, it gives me a chance to work on that.” The five-time major …

Redman, Stallings, Kisner share lead at Rocket Mortgage Classic
4 years, 5 months ago

Redman, Stallings, Kisner share lead at Rocket Mortgage Classic

The Hindu  

Doc Redman collected seven birdies in his last eight holes to grab a share of the first-round lead with Scott Stallings and Kevin Kisner at the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit on Thursday. Redman, runner-up at last year's Mortgage Classic and still chasing a first PGA Tour win, made a quiet start at the Detroit Golf Club, picking up a …

Travelers Championship: Phil Mickelson grabs one-shot lead
4 years, 5 months ago

Travelers Championship: Phil Mickelson grabs one-shot lead

The Hindu  

Phil Mickelson figures age might be an asset. Playing his first tournament since turning 50 this month, the five-time major champion shot a 7-under 63 on Friday in the Travelers Championship to take a one-stroke lead into the weekend. Mickelson said said it was perhaps the wisdom that comes with his age that made him stay within himself instead of …

Birdies galore at Hilton Head in RBC Heritage, with Jordan Spieth packing six straight on back nine
4 years, 6 months ago

Birdies galore at Hilton Head in RBC Heritage, with Jordan Spieth packing six straight on back nine

Firstpost  

Ian Poulter holed a 30-foot birdie putt and followed with a 5-iron to 4 feet for a birdie that closed out his round of 7-under 64, giving him a share of the lead Thursday with Mark Hubbard at Hilton Head. Spieth wouldn’t have guessed he would be one of them after a tee shot what was 5 yards right of …

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