DUBLIN, Ohio – Phil Mickelson’s victory at the PGA Championship was historic with Lefty becoming the oldest player to win a major championship, but for those who know him it was historic because of his performance off the tee.
“He's plotting his way around the course. He's hitting every fairway, which love Phil to death, we all know that's not a norm for Phil,” Justin Thomas laughed.
Mickelson ranked first in strokes gained: tee to green at Kiawah Island. To Thomas’ point Lefty is 144th in that category this season on the PGA Tour.
It was a common theme among those who know Mickelson.