Strong finish in St Jude Classic puts Phil Mickelson in the mood for US Open
Phil Mickelson, after a stellar final round at the FedEx St Jude Classic on Sunday, sounded excited about his chances of completing the career grand slam at the US Open next week.
Mickelson, who has won three Masters, a PGA Championship and a British Open, rolled in a 25-foot birdie putt on the closing hole for a five-under 65 to finish equal third at the Memphis event.
Fabian Gomez of Argentina had a tidy final round and cleaned up his first PGA Tour victory. Gomez sunk a 30-foot putt on the final hole for a four-under 66 and a four-shot victory over Englishman Owen Greg Owen, who began the final round tied with Gomez, but could only manage an even-par 70.
That was a fun day. I still feel I left three or four shots out there
Mickelson, who turns 45 on Tuesday, made eight birdies, including three on his final five holes.
“That was a fun day,” he told CBS after his round. “I still feel I left three or four shots out there.”
Mickelson likes to prepare for majors by playing the week before. His last win, the 2013 British Open at Muirfield, came after he won the Scottish Open in the preceding week.
He will spend Monday at home in San Diego, and plans to arrive at the Open in time for practice rounds at Chambers Bay on Tuesday and Wednesday.
