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Watch how agonizingly close Phil came to major championship history

Published

8 years ago

Jul 14, 2016

In a heartbreaking repeat of his 2013 putt to shoot 60 at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, Phil Mickelson’s attempt at 62 at Royal Troon lipped out. Mickelson, who left himself a 20-footer at the 18th to shoot major golf’s unattainable number, saw the putt flirt with falling before staying out.

“It was right in the center of the hole with a foot to go,” Mickelson said. “I don’t know what to say.”

Indeed it was. Here’s the video evidence.

PHIL MICKELSON CAME SO CLOSE TO A LOW MAJOR SCORE OF 62 #THEOPEN PIC.TWITTER.COM/N91YPKELLG

— THE OPEN (@THEOPEN) JULY 14, 2016

“All these highlights, and I feel like crying,” the 2013 Open winner at Carnoustie said after his round. Ultimately, Mickelson’s eight-birdie 63 left him three strokes ahead of Patrick Reed when he returned to the clubhouse.

The inspired performance saw the left-hander card a pair of birdies at 16 and 17 to give himself a shot at firing the lowest round ever in a major championship. He hit 79 percent of fairways and 89 percent of greens (16/18) for the day, needing just 23 putts to get around a mild Troon. The veteran rolled in several from distance. Here’s Mickelson’s birdie putt at the 14th, which moved him into the outright lead at six-under.

WATCH: PHIL MICKELSON’S BIRDIE PUTT ON 14 PUT HIM INTO THE OUTRIGHT LEAD ON SIX UNDER. PIC.TWITTER.COM/OCM4U4XQRY

— THE OPEN (@THEOPEN) JULY 14, 2016

And for those of you who are wondering, here’s the long list of players who have shot 63 in major championships, via PGATour.com.

Of course, many on Twitter were quick to posit that golf’s most vocal 63-in-a-major shooter, Johnny Miller, had committed an act of sorcery.

pic.twitter.com/eTcENjlJo9

— Two Inches Short (@TwoInchesShort) July 14, 2016

We’re not sure. Regardless, a brilliant first-round performance that was millimeters from being the best of all time.

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Photos from the 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans

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1 day ago

Apr 23, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

GolfWRX is live on site this week at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans for the PGA Tour’s one-and-only two-man team event.

As usual, general galleries, WITBs, and pullout albums — including some pretty spicy custom putters and headcovers — await your viewing.

Be sure to check back for more photos from the Big Easy, as we’ll continue to update this page with additional galleries throughout the week.

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Photos from the 2024 RBC Heritage

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1 week ago

Apr 16, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

GolfWRX is on site this week at Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island for the RBC Heritage. Plenty of golfers who competed in the Masters last week will be making the quick turnaround in the Lowcountry of South Carolina as the Heritage is again one of the Tour’s Signature Events.

We have general albums for you to check out, as well as plenty of WITBs — including Justin Thomas and Justin Rose.

We’ll continue to update as more photos flow in from SC.

Check out links to all our photos, below.

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Photos from the 2024 Valero Texas Open

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3 weeks ago

Apr 1, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

GolfWRX is on site this week at the Valero Texas Open.

The event has been around since 1922, making it one of the oldest on the PGA Tour calendar. Over the years, it’s been held at a variety of courses across the Lone Star State, but it’s found its home at TPC San Antonio in recent years. Some of the biggest names in golf have taken home the title here, including Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan, Lee Trevino, and Ben Crenshaw.

GolfWRX has its usual assortment of general galleries, WITBs and special pull-out albums. As always, we’ll continue to update the links below as more photos come in from TPC San Antonio.