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August 4, 2026
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Phil Mickelson’s golf ball almost got trampled

by Mark Sandritter
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PGA Championship 2014: Rory McIlory wins Wanamaker Trophy at dusk
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There have been plugged lines at Valhalla this week due to all the rain. Phil Mickelson almost had a really plugged line when a person walking by nearly stepped on his ball. Fortunately Mickelson was there to play defense.

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Via Michael Shamburger of thebiglead.

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