In the 2019 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Phil Mickelson claimed his 44th victory on the PGA TOUR with rounds of 65-68-70-65 to finish at 19-under-par at Pebble Beach, becoming the tournament’s oldest winner. His age has definitely not slowed him down – he is keeping fit and flexible, which is a huge reason why he has won twice in the past 11 months, including Monday’s two-hole finish at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
If Mickelson can harness the energy and play that he showed this week in June to win the US Open here at Pebble Beach and complete the career grand slam, it would be a storybook week! Besides his two wins, he also tied for second last month at the Desert Classic. Thanks to improved eating habits and a dedication to keep his body pliable, he is having a renaissance moment.
He’s also made a dramatic improvement in his swing speed. Two years ago, he ranked 91st in clubhead speed at 114.24 mph. Last year, he was 54th in 116.49. He arrived at Pebble Beach a week ago ranked 13th at 121.68. In Sunday’s final round, he averaged 118.656 mph, which was sixth in the field. The swing speed has given him extra distance and increased confidence off the tee. Of course, it helps that this tournament, and especially Pebble Beach Golf Links, is a great fit for Mickelson. His five AT&T Pebble Beach wins matches Mark O’Meara for most in tournament history, and he now has 14 wins in his native state.
Source: PGA Tour
