Golf Channel · Jul 30, 2016
Phil hits onto road, triples first, survives PGA cut
SPRINGFIELD, N.J. – Granted, Phil Mickelson’s list of head-scratching moments is a long one, but even he was baffled by his start to the second round of the PGA Championship.
“Just a pure mental block,” he said.
A drive way left.
A tee ball that bounced across Shunpike Road and dove into a bush.
And an opening triple bogey, after a reload off the very first tee.
“In the history of the PGA Championship,” he said, “that’s the worst start of any player’s round. I’d have to look that up.”
No, don’t worry, Phil: Nicolas Colsaerts actually made an 8 on that hole just three groups later.