Red-hot Phil Mickelson matches Tiger Woods's record at Pebble Beach
He recorded his 44th PGA Tour victory in style with a closing seven-under-par 65, his fifth in the event
California — Phil Mickelson won the Pebble Beach Pro-Am by three strokes on Monday, equalling Mark O’Meara’s record of five victories in the storied northern California event. Mickelson recorded his 44th PGA Tour victory in style with a closing seven-under-par 65 at Pebble Beach. He finished at 19-under 268, while Englishman Paul Casey (71) birdied the final hole for second place on 16-under. Mickelson and Casey were the only players who did not complete the event on Sunday night. Mickelson sealed victory with a tap-in par at the 17th and a birdie at the last to match Tiger Woods with 14 victories in his native California. Mickelson was closing in on the title when darkness halted play in the final round on Sunday. He held a three-shot lead over player partner Paul Casey. Red-hot Mickelson and Casey had opposing views on whether to continue as darkness fell, Mickelson putting out for a par at the 16th and saying he was ready to head to 17 as Casey opted to call it a day with a three...
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