Phil Mickelson Nearly Makes an Ace During the Second Round of The Open
By Michael Shamburger
Phil Mickelson has reached double-digit numbers and has a five-stroke lead over his nearest competitor. Thanks to a blistering first-round 63 that was almost a 62 and three birdies in his first eight holes in his second round, the five-time major champion is sitting pretty as conditions continue to deteriorate at the 145th Open Championship.
On the par-3 eighth Postage Stamp hole, Lefty almost made the second ace of the tournament.
" Watch: More Mickelson magic at the Postage Stamp #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/flGLGFJ3qt — The Open (@TheOpen) July 15, 2016 "
Phil Mickelson (bogey-free through 27 holes this week) has never opened a major without a bogey after 2 rounds. #TheOpen
— Justin Ray (@JustinRayGolf) July 15, 2016
After the round Phil had this to say of his near ace:
"“See that little delayed juice? I like that. It almost went in, if it had a little bit more sauce.”"