NAPA, Calif. – Phil Mickelson hit just 6 of 14 fairways, pulled his drive at the par-4 13th hole out of bounds and ranks 119th in the field of 144 in driving accuracy. He’s also made 11 birdies this week at Silverado Resort & Spa and carded matching rounds of 69 for a 6 under total that left him tied for eighth place at the Safeway Open.
In other words, it’s been a perfectly Phil week in Napa.
“I certainly didn't drive it the way I need to but that's my game, I'm not the most accurate guy, but I get an iron in my hand and I can make a birdie,” he said.