Classic Phil! Mickelson goes in depth on discrepancy in irons in post-round interview

It was a good first day for Phil Mickelson at the WGC-Mexico Championship as the 46-year-old jumped out to a share of the lead at 4 under. Talking with Golf Channel’s Steve Sands, Mickelson started off by listing his credentials when it comes to playing in altitude : “I’ve had some success at altitude winning the Amateur at Cherry Hills and the International a few times,” Mickelson said.

Woody Austin, Mark Mulder win Diamond Resorts Invitational

Woody Austin completed a wire-to-wire victory Sunday in the Diamond Resorts Invitational and former pitcher Mark Mulder took the celebrity title. Austin closed with a 6-under 66 on the Four Seasons Resort’s Tranquilo course, earning 31 points in the modified Stableford scoring system to finish the three-round event at 104 – eight points ahead of second-place Joe Durant.

Ray Allen, Woody Austin lead Diamond Resorts Invitational

Former NBA star Ray Allen took the celebrity lead Saturday in the Diamond Resorts Invitational, and PGA Tour Champions player Woody Austin remained on top in the professional competition. Allen shot a 4-under 67 on the Four Seasons Resort’s Tranquilo course, scoring 30 points under the modified Stableford scoring system to push his two-day total 50. Allen had eight birdies and four bogeys, with a birdie worth three points, a par one point and a bogey zero points.