Phil Mickelson is aware that he has a great chance of success, considering that he enters the final round three shots behind Bryson DeChambeau. The experienced golfer had a great round with a one-over 73.
Although it has been four years since he won the title, he still hopes to achieve his dream in the next round.
In an interview with the media, Phil shared his impressions regarding the first two days at the last tournament, stressing that it is a great feeling to find yourself again in a situation where you are close to victory.
The next challenge for him will be the Masters, a tournament that famous faces of the golf scene dream of winning, as well as lesser known ones.
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We enjoy the challenge for sure. We love the times where you can really go low and get it going, but this is a major championship feel, he said, as quoted by Golf By Tour Miss.
Its a major championship difficulty and certainly major championship pins. Its been a really tough test, and you had to fight hard to make pars, and gosh, for me, some places I had to fight hard to make bogeys."
Phil Mickelson explains his views
The LIV Golfer admits he is excited to play in such a big tournament, even though the conditions were not ideal for playing. He considers the LIV Golf tournament a great test before the challenge of the season.
Im excited to be here and to have a chance. Im hitting a lot of really good shots in the wind, too, and that challenge of having to hit in crosswinds and shape it and control your trajectory, its a really great test of golf. Really a test at the highest level.
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It will be interesting to follow his progress, and see how much 'Lefty' can really achieve at the Masters.
Although he is far from the favorite to win, there is no doubt that he will present a tough challenge for his opponents.
