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Phil Mickelson Undergoes Second Surgery for Sports Hernia

MULTIPLE OUTLETS ARE REPORTING that Phil Mickelson had a second surgery for a sports hernia. Mickelson is expected to make a full recovery, according to his agent, but the timeline for his return to competitive golf is unclear.

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Mickelson will definitely show up at the CareerBuilder Challenge in January because he is the tournament ambassador. But will he be able to play?

Lefty's first sports hernia surgery was on October 19. during which a walnut-sized hernia behind his navel was removed.