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This week should have been a celebration of Phil Mickelson. The 51-year-old lefty should have floated into to the PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa with everyone singing the praises of the man who stunned the world last year by becoming the oldest golfer in history to win a major championship.
But there will be no celebration for Mickelson this week. He won’t be strolling into town with the Wanamaker Trophy under his arm. He won’t be sharing any silly videos on social media about the high bombs he’s going to hit or the title he’s going to defend. And he won’t be teeing it up when play begins on Thursday.
