Phil Mickelson shot 3-under 68 in the first round of The Northern Trust, despite hitting only three of 14 fairways. His game was sharper on Friday and the birdies flowed early.
Beginning on the ninth hole of the composite course at Ridgewood Country Club, Mickelson got birdie No. 1.
And then made it back-to-back birdies at the 10th.
Back-to-back birdies for Lefty and he takes a share of the lead. pic.twitter.com/cmjXKQpxvO
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) August 24, 2018
Following a third consecutive birdie at No. 11, where he nearly made a hole-in-one, Mickelson made it four in a row at the 12th.