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6m - Golf Phil Mickelson

  • Bob Harig, Senior Golf Writer Close
    • Senior golf writer for ESPN.com
    • Covered golf for more than 20 years
    • Earned Evans Scholarship to attend Indiana University

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- For the third straight year, Phil Mickelson is leaving the Players Championship early.

The 2007 winner at TPC Sawgrass, Mickelson shot a 4-over 76 on the Stadium course on Friday and will miss the 36-hole cut after a two-day score of 5-over 149.