If not for Henrik Stenson’s record scorecard at The Open earlier this month, Mickelson would have nabbed his sixth career major. So fresh off an incredible chase for the Claret Jug, Mickelson is eyeing this weekend’s PGA Championship for No. 6.
And though the Scottish wounds are still fresh, Mickelson is putting his recent disappointment on the back burner.
“I think over time I’ll look back and my disappointment will probably increase,” Mickelson told reporters Tuesday at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, N.J. “It’s the first time in my career where I’ve played to that level...and not won a tournament.