The only way to win tournaments is with the short game. Over half your shots out here are within 30 or 40 yards. Ballstriking is where I'm trying to improve, yes, but more to eliminate big numbers than make birdies.

The following year in a Monday final round conclusion forced by weather Mickelson captured his second career major championship with his victory at the 2005 PGA Championship at Baltusrol. Mickelson began golf under his father's instruction before starting school. Mickelson endured a disappointing tournament finishing T51 shooting all four rounds in the 70's.

Mickelson was elected into the World Golf Hall of Fame in November 2011 and was inducted in May 2012. Philip Alfred Mickelson (born June 16 1970) is an American professional golfer. He has won four major championships and a total of 41 events on the PGA Tour.