South Carolina, United States / 23.05.2021 19:49:34
Sunday of “old men” in golf because Phil Mickelson became the Oldest player to win a Major, did it in South Carolina in the PGA Championship, because at the age of 50 he took one of the most important trophies in that sport.
Without winning one of the four great events of the golf since 2013, when he won the British Open, Mickelson adds with this day six Majors in his legendary career, although he has yet to win the US Open to conquer the Grand Slam, which means having at least one title from every major tournament.
The left-hander retained the lead he had since Friday and finished with a two-stroke advantage by signing -6 card, about his American compatriot, Brooks Koepka, and the South African Louis Oosthuizen.
Mexican Abraham Ancer shone on the last day
For his part, the Mexican Abraham Ancer signed on Sunday the best round of the tournament with a card of 65 strokes, seven under par, with seven birdies and no bogey Y finished in eighth place. Let us remember that it is one of the great medal bets for Tokyo 2020.
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The brilliant career of Mickelson was sometimes overshadowed by coinciding with the reign of Tiger Woods, but even the African-American congratulated him on his incredible feat, in which he was surrounded by the crowd that, between jerks, applause and cheers, accompanied him on the last hole of the Ocean Course, where he pocketed a $ 2.1 million prize.
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With this spectacular and unexpected triumph, Mickelson beat the record longevity of the American Julius Boros, who won the 1968 PGA Championship at age 48.
“It’s an incredible feeling because I believed it was possible, even though everything said it wasn’t,” Mickelson said. “I hope others take this inspiration. You may have to work a lot but, God, it’s worth it. “
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