260 weeks without a win. That’s the reality Phil Mickelson has faced since his historic PGA Championship victory at Kiawah Island in 2021. The trophy drought has been particularly noticeable since joining LIV Golf, where he struggled to find his footing against younger competitors. Yet, something special seemed to brew in Hong Kong this weekend. Lefty’s beautiful drive down the 7th hole at Hong Kong Golf Club has fans buzzing, as his tee shots suddenly look rejuvenated, heading into the major season.
After two impressive rounds, Mickelson has climbed even higher on the leaderboard. He now sits tied for second at 12-under par after tapping in for a birdie, putting himself in a prime position to challenge for both individual and team honors.
Phil Mickelson’s new strategy yields results as team victory dreams take center stage
Beyond personal glory, Mickelson has expressed an unusual sentiment for a player who has always been defined by individual achievement. When asked whether an individual or team win would mean more, his answer provided new perspectives.
“I would love nothing more—one of my goals is to win a LIV event. Okay, but the experience of sharing it with teammates, we’ve not won as a team,” he shared. “I’ve not ever won as a team in professional golf outside of the Ryder Cup, and even that was very few times, and it would mean a lot for — I think that would probably mean a little more, which is very unusual to say in a game that’s such an individual sport.”
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That sentiment carries extra weight as Mickelson’s HyFlyers GC sits tied for second in the team competition at 23-under, just two shots behind Torque GC. With teammates Cameron Tringale, Brendan Steele, and Andy Ogletree all contributing solid rounds, Mickelson has his best chance yet to experience team success in LIV Golf—something that has eluded him since joining the circuit.
Nonetheless, his individual performance has been nothing short of remarkable, given his recent form. He opened with a solid three-under 67 that included seven birdies, though four bogeys offset it. But the veteran lefty turned back the clock in round two, firing a five-under 65 with seven more birdies while reducing his mistakes to just two bogeys.
.@PhilMickelson is climbing
He taps in the birdie and sits T2 at 12-under
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The 54-year-old has clearly been working on a new strategic approach to competing with the longer hitters on tour. His revised strategy focuses on precision over power, which perfectly suits the relatively short 6,711-yard layout of Hong Kong Golf Club.
Mickelson, the shortest hitter on the LIV Tour at just 273 yards off the tee, has embraced his limitations rather than fighting them. And the fans made their feelings clear!
Fans rally behind Mickelson’s resurgent form at LIV Golf Hong Kong
The golf world buzzes with excitement as Phil Mickelson makes his Sunday charge. Social media has exploded with support for the lefty legend, with one fan declaring, “Phil is on a mission today!”
Another noted the historical significance: “It’s second time in his #LIVGolf career that he’s been inside the top 5 entering the final round.” The underlying sentiment among supporters is clear—watching Phil compete for a title again feels special. As one enthusiast puts it, “Phil is one of the absolute greatest. It will be very cool to watch if he can get this done.”
The potential for a Mickelson victory has transcended normal golf interest, with some fans labeling it the “Biggest storyline in pro sports to date in 2025.” The passion extends beyond just casual viewers, with dedicated followers willing to sacrifice sleep to watch him play.
“If Phil Mickelson gets to the top of the leaderboard tonight, Daylight Savings Time isn’t going to be the only thing stealing sleep from Americans!” one fan commented, adding, “Love him or hate him, if Phil has a chance to win LIV Golf Hong Kong, golf fans will be tuning in!”
The rallying cries of “Come on lefty!!” and “Rooting for Phil!” echo throughout social media, proving that despite his controversial move to LIV Golf, Mickelson’s appeal remains undeniable as fans hope to witness a historic comeback victory.
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