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Matthew Cooper

Phil Mickelson brands himself "dummy" as he vents fury with shot into water at Masters

Phil Mickelson was furious with himself after hitting a shot into the water as he made his return to the Masters, shooting a one-under 71 in his opening round.

The 52-year-old missed last year's tournament after deciding to take a break from golf amid major controversy. Mickelson stepped away from the sport after he was quoted as calling the Saudis "scary motherf***ers" while discussing LIV Golf.

He later ended up joining LIV and is one of 18 rebels who were allowed to compete in this year's Masters by tournament organisers Augusta National. And Mickelson is currently six shots behind early leaders Jon Rahm, Brooks Koepka and Viktor Hovland, having previously won the event three times.

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