Phil Mickelson Wins 2013 Scottish Open [VIDEO], First Win In Europe In 20 Years For Lefty : GOLF : Sports World News

Phil Mickelson, lengthy the lovable foil for the stoically targeted Tiger Woods, was capable of come away from the Scottish Open with a title, ending a 20-year winless drought in Europe.

Mickelson wanted a three-hole, sudden dying playoff to beat Branden Grace, however he managed to get the win. Mickelson shot from 45 yards away, launching a magnificence that landed a couple of foot from the cup on the 18^th gap, forcing Grace to make an ideal 25-foot shot.

Grace wasn’t capable of make it, and Lefty emerged victorious. “I virtually let it slip away, however to return out on prime feels terrific,” Mickelson stated. With the “profitable in Europe” monkey off his again, Mickelson now units his sights on the British Open at Muirfield, the place he’ll doubtless tee off because the world’s No. 5.

Mickelson joked concerning the drama, saying, “No one likes a film that’s predictable. You at all times wish to have slightly little bit of suspense.” He did chide himself for some lapses all through the event that just about value him victory, together with misses on some quick putts. “I used to be so mad at myself after mentally dropping my focus,” he stated.

“Though I did loads of issues nicely, I’ve actually issues to work on,” he added. “At the moment was nice for us to have the sort of climate.”

When requested about this week’s British Open, Mickelson stated, “I do not suppose there’s a greater method to prepare for a serious championship or an Open Championship than taking part in the week earlier than, taking part in nicely the week earlier than and stepping into competition. And popping out on prime simply offers me extra confidence.”

Mickelson will have to be as sharp as doable mentally at Muifield, the place Tiger Woods shall be lurking. Woods is coming off poor performances in his final two tournaments, however claims the elbow damage that was hampering him is okay now.

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