Fans React With Excitement To Phil Mickelson Turning Back The Clock At The PGA Championship

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3 years ago

Legendary golfer Phil Mickelson announced in a lengthy statement that he was stepping away from competitive golf after receiving backlash for Saudi League comments

Fifty-year-old Phil Mickelson has himself positioned for a weekend run at another major.

The lovable lefty had it all going on during the first two rounds of the PGA Championship, and went to the clubhouse in the solo lead for the championship. The five-time major champion has had a rough year, but seems to be turning his game around as of late. He didn’t even quality for the U.S. Open before receiving a special invitation to be a part of the field.

On Thursday and Friday, Mickelson looked in prime form, and fans are absolutely loving it.

🚨 WHAT A SECOND NINE. 31 ON THE FRONT. ⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️

Phil Mickelson, at 50 years old, has gone 70-69 at Kiawah Island to vault into deep contention at a major championship.

Go ahead and cancel your weekend plans. This is going to be a hell of a ride. #PGAChamp pic.twitter.com/pqP2LsLVHx

— Phil Mickelson Tracker (@TrackingPhil) May 21, 2021

Phil Mickelson Is leading the PGA Championship and that is good for golf

— Paige Spiranac (@PaigeSpiranac) May 21, 2021

Phil Mickelson says he's been playing 36 or 45 holes a day at times in order to make it easier to focus when he just has to play 18. pic.twitter.com/dyzVN3iQ3T

— Sean Zak (@Sean_Zak) May 21, 2021

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Phil Mickelson with a back nine 31 to vault up the leaderboard! pic.twitter.com/fKVguelSrs

— Zack Pencer (@ZackPencer) May 21, 2021

It would be the perfect explanation of the longevity of Phil Mickelson’s career if he somehow becomes the oldest major winner in golf history while remaining the last amateur to win a PGA Tour event.

— Shane Bacon (@shanebacon) May 21, 2021

Phil Mickelson is LEADING the PGA Championship 🔥

(via @PGAChampionship) pic.twitter.com/7kOu0QxyU4

— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) May 21, 2021

No matter what, I will never say that Phil Mickelson is done. Ever. What a legend.

— Phil Mickelson Tracker (@TrackingPhil) May 21, 2021

Phil Mickelson birdies five of his final eight holes, opens 70-69 and will have a late Saturday tee time in search of a sixth career major title. Trying to become the oldest major champion ever.

— Jason Sobel (@JasonSobelTAN) May 21, 2021

I have no idea if Phil Mickelson can keep up this level of play throughout the weekend. We also don’t know who will emerge as the main competition for Phil down the wire.

What we do know, is that Phil Mickelson is incredibly fun to watch right now. And no matter what happens, it is great for the game of golf that he has given himself a puncher’s chance to come away with another trophy.

Who are we to say that Phil Mickelson can’t become the oldest major champion ever? Boy, what a story that would be.

Buckle up, it should be a fun weekend of golf.

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