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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Phil Casey

Phil Mickelson hopes second place at Masters will be a ‘stepping stone’

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Phil Mickelson hopes he can use his surprise second place in the Masters as a “stepping stone” for the rest of his career.

Mickelson began the final round 10 shots off the lead held by Brooks Koepka, but as Koepka faded it was the 52-year-old American who put the most pressure on eventual winner Jon Rahm.

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