Phil Mickelson spent a bit too much time working on his knee-high drops during the opening round of the 3M Open.
Mickelson counted up seven penalty strokes in speaking with reporters after a 3-over 74 in the opening round, a score that left him near the bottom of the pack during the inaugural event in Minnesota.
"Oh, my goodness. You know, I had seven penalty strokes. You can't do that and compete," Mickelson said. "It's frustrating because I felt like I was playing well, making some good swings. I made some terrible ones."
Mickelson started on the back nine, and his issues reached a head at the par-5 18th hole.