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Phil Mickelson's assistant captain experience at Ryder Cup could be beneficial moving forward

Phil Mickelson has played in an American-record 11 Ryder Cups, but Lefty took on a new role for Team USA at Whistling Straits - assistant captain.

The 51-year-old, who this week will become the first-ever reigning major champion to make a PGA Tour Champions start, said on Wednesday at the Constellation Furyk & Friends that he was happy contributing in a new way.

"I had a blast not having the pressure and the anxiety that you have as a player," Mickelson said. "I really enjoyed the week. Obviously, we had a really strong team and the guys played really well and it was fun to be a part of that and see it from a different view than what I've been used to.