Phil Mickelson to invoke 5th Amendment rights if called in inside-trading trial

Phil Mickelson had a good week at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play. (Getty Images) Phil Mickelson will invoke his 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination if he’s called as a witness in the insider-trading trial of famous Las Vegas sports gambler Billy Walters. Bloomberg reported on the choice, as told to a federal judge by one […]

Mickelson in contention in Mexico even as long-time caddie bows out with illness

Phil and Tim Mickelson enjoyed some brotherly bonding time on Friday. (Getty Images) Phil Mickelson didn’t get but four holes into his round before he had to make a call to the bullpen. His long-time caddie and on-course conscience, Jim “Bones” Mackay, had showed up to Club de Golf Chapultepec for the second round of […]

An leads Phoenix Open as big names Matsuyama, Mickelson among chasers

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – FEBRUARY 04: Hideki Matsuyama of Japan plays his tee shot on the 11th hole during the third round of the Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale on February 4, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) Byeong-hun An has the lead through three rounds of the Waste Management […]

Phil Mickelson finishes T-21 in first post-surgeries start at CareerBuilder Challenge

Phil Mickelson didn’t win the CareerBuilder Challenge in his first year playing as the tournament ambassador, but he certainly acquitted himself well in his first PGA Tour start since a pair of sports-hernia surgeries. Mickelson closed on Sunday at PGA West’s TPC Stadium Course with a 2-under 70 to finish in a tie for 21st […]

Phil Mickelson in contention at CareerBuilder Challenge

On Monday, Phil Mickelson wasn’t sure if he was even going to be able to play in the CareerBuilder Challenge. After Friday’s second round in the California desert, Mickelson is in position to win this thing. Following up an opening 4-under 68 at La Quinta Country Club that left the five-time major winner giddy, Mickelson […]

Mickelson 'hopeful' to compete in CareerBuilder Challenge

Phil Mickelson has been rarely hampered by injury in his career. (Getty Images) Phil Mickelson is in his first year at the ambassador — basically, the host — of the CareerBuilder Challenge, scheduled to start on Thursday. However, a pair of off-season sports hernia surgeries have his place in the field in doubt. At the […]

Phil Mickelson out indefinitely after second sports hernia surgery

Phil Mickelson is now out indefinitely. (Getty Images) Phil Mickelson is out of action indefinitely following a second sports hernia surgery. Mickelson’s representation disclosed the five-time major winner’s second surgery in two months for a tear or strain of muscles in the lower abdomen and groin area. The 46-year-old had the first procedure performed on […]

Phil Mickelson plans to play in 2018 Ryder Cup in France

Phil Mickelson plans on being in France as a player in the 2018 Ryder Cup. (Getty Images) Phil Mickelson plans on being in France for the 2018 Ryder Cup — as a player, not as an assistant captain. The 46-year-old went 2-1-1 at Hazeltine in the role of de facto playing vice-captain, including making 10 […]

Phil Mickelson pining to play with Tiger in Safeway Open comeback

Phil Mickelson will be at the Safeway Open. (Getty Images) Until Wednesday, the biggest name committed to the Safeway Open in October was five-time major winner Phil Mickelson. Then Tiger Woods decided to announce his intention to play in the PGA Tour season opener two weeks after the Ryder Cup. Now, Mickelson is hoping to […]

Phil Mickelson wins closest-to-the-pin contest hitting righty

Phil Mickelson plays a shot during the second round of the Deutsche Bank Championship. (Getty Images) Lefty can play righty. Phil Mickelson and the other seven Americans who qualified for the U.S. Ryder Cup team off the points list traveled to Gillette Stadium on Wednesday night to take in the Patriots home park, spend some […]