Phil Mickelson Wins 2013 British Open, Comes From Behind To Victory
Phil Mickelson has won the 2013 British Open in Muirfield at the age of 43 — his first ever British Open title. It represented an amazing victory, especially since he had to overcome being five strokes behind favorite Lee Westwood.
According to a report in Scotsman, world number one Tiger Woods was never in serious contention for the title. He eventually ended up in a tie for sixth.
As Scotsman described Phil Mickelson’s incredible win: “Starting the day five shots behind…Mickelson surged through a crowded leaderboard with a stunning five-under 66, equaling the lowest round of the week.”
Mickelson later commented, “It’s probably the greatest and most difficult win of my career. It is great to be part of any Open Championship and to win at Muirfield feels amazing.” He himself acknowledged that he was playing at the top of his game and some of the best golf of his career.
As a Fox Sports report noted, Phil Mickelson has truly come alive in his later years. Noting that it was his 43rd PGA tour win, they added: “The guy who once couldn’t win the big one now has five majors in the last nine years.”
Phil Mickelson is again the world ranked number two golfer.
Here are a couple of photos from the victory tweeted by Sports Center:
Why We Love Sports Today: 43-year-old Phil Mickelson's embrace with his family after winning 5th career major. pic.twitter.com/l3laTNekNJ
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 21, 2013
Here was Phil Mickelson after a 4th birdie in 6 holes to finish off a final round 66. #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/SVrUtTwGdk
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 21, 2013
Here is some fan reaction to Phil Mickelson’s win:
Phil Mickelson's 66 is much more than the best round of the week. It's one of the best rounds in major championship history.
— Kelly Tilghman (@KellyTilghmanGC) July 21, 2013
Love Phil Mickelson so much. Such a positive figure. Always been so graceful in defeat. Inspiration for golf, and life. The anti-Tiger.
— Tom Cox (@cox_tom) July 21, 2013
Forget Phil Mickelson's $1.4 mil, just tie for 32nd at the #BritishOpen and you get paid $39,004. I feel like going to the driving range…
— Bobby Lewis (@Bobby_L) July 21, 2013
Congratulations to Phil Mickelson on winning the 2013 British Open.
[Phil Mickelson photo by David W. Leindecker / Shutterstock.com]
