” I really had a terrific time,” Mickelson said. “Its enjoyable for me to contend. I got to contend and shoot scores, and the competitors here is truly strong and it was enjoyable for me to leave to a good start and play well.”
Mickelson was a late addition to the senior field after he missed out on the cut at last weeks Northern Trust and stopped working to qualify for the 2nd leg of the FedExCup playoffs. With 2 unexpected weeks off, the 44-time PGA Tour winner decided last Friday to register for this weeks occasion in the Ozarks, knowing that he was playing better than his scores indicated. There was included reward, too, with the U.S. Open returning next month to Winged Foot, website of among Mickelsons a lot of heartbreaking losses.
On Ozarks Nationals generous fairways, Mickelson slammed away with chauffeur and putted along with he has in years, making 24 birdies and an eagle to just 4 bogeys. He likewise led the field in driving range, at 325 backyards a pop. Jim Furyk likewise achieved the accomplishment last month.
Mickelson will take next week off prior to teeing it up in the PGA Tours season-opening Safeway Open in Napa, California. Thatll be his last tuneup before the U.S. Open, where hes a record six-time runner-up.
Mickelson was a late addition to the senior field after he missed the cut at last weeks Northern Trust and failed to qualify for the 2nd leg of the FedExCup playoffs. There was added incentive, too, with the U.S. Open returning next month to Winged Foot, site of one of Mickelsons a lot of heartbreaking losses.
On Ozarks Nationals generous fairways, Mickelson slammed away with chauffeur and putted as well as he has in years, making 24 birdies and an eagle to only four bogeys.
Phil Mickelson made the senior trip appear like childs play.
With another stellar round Wednesday, Mickelson polished off a wire-to-wire triumph Wednesday at the Charles Schwab Series at Ozarks National Mickelson, who won by four, ended up being the 20th gamer to win in his PGA Tour Champions debut.
Mickelsons 191 total for the 54-hole event tied the most affordable in tour history. At 22 under par, he completed four shots clear of Tim Petrovic.
Mickelson appeared destined to break the 54-hole scoring record till he played his last 8 holes in 1 over. The 191 overall was formerly shot by 5 players, most recently Rocco Mediate in 2013.
Full-field scores from the Charles Schwab Series at Ozarks National.
