![](\"http:\/\/thesandtrap.com\/archives\/imgs\/pga\/phil_mickelson_bellsouth2.jpg\" "\\"Phil")
An eagle on the 72nd hole was the perfect way to cap off Mickelson’s magical week. Lefty was on fire all week, opening on Thursday with a 63 and following that up with three more stellar rounds – 65-67-65. His opening round 63 earned him a share of the course record and added to his already impressive collection of course records (TPC Scottsdale, TPC River Highlands, Spyglass Hill Golf Club). He also joins David Duval and Davis Love III as the only players to shoot four consecutive rounds in the 60’s at TPC Sugarloaf. This victory marks his 28th career PGA TOUR victory in 314th career professional starts. Lefty’s numbers were off the chart: he averaged a ridiculous 1.594 putts per greens in regulation, of which he hit 88.9% of the time (this number is somewhat misleading because although he technically missed the green, many of his misses made the fringe), and averaged 309.1 yards off the tee. It goes without saying that Phil’s chances next week are looking very good.\n
\nMickelson said Saturday he didn’t want to think about records and instead would focus on completing the win and gaining momentum for his attempt at a second Masters championship in three years, but the record chase moved back into focus after his eagle on No. 13 left him 26 under with six holes to play. He added a birdie on 14 and was on the 15th tee when play was halted. After the 45-minute weather delay, which included a short but heavy rain, cooled Mickelson’s hot streak. He bogeyed No. 15 and had two pars before his dramatic eagle finish.<\/p>\n