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June 20, 2026
Playing Through

Phil Mickelson does the hurdles at the PGA Championship

Feats of athleticism are happening on the golf course.

by Brendan Porath

Phil Mickelson needed to go low right out of the gate on Saturday to have any thoughts of getting in the mix over the final 36 holes at the PGA Championship. After playing his first seven holes in 3-over, which featured a tidy little triple bogey, his tournament is over. But Phil being Phil, he’ll still provide us plenty of entertainment on this Saturday:

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And that’s the most athletic feat you’ll see on the course today.

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