Monday, May 26, 2008
Lefty Wins Crowne Plaza Invitational

Phil Mickelson conjured up a piece of magic at the final hole to win the Crowne Plaza Invitational on Sunday.

After a poor drive at the par-four 18th, Mickelson cleared some trees with a brilliant wedge shot which landed on the front of the green and trickled up to within nine feet.

He read his birdie putt perfectly, knocking it home to clinch a one-stroke victory over Rod Pampling and Tim Clark after an exciting final round at the Colonial Country Club.

"You have to take risks to win and I tried to do that," said Mickelson.

"I'm as surprised as anybody I was able to make a three from over there. I'm thinking if I make par and get into a play-off, that would be great.

"It wasn't like it was an easy shot, but it came off. It was one of my more memorable ones."
Mickelson carded a 68 to finish at 14 under for his 34th victory on the PGA Tour.

Check out the unbelievable shot at about 1:57 on the video below. The lefty with the soft hands was simply awesome.







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