Phil Mickelson Returns to Augusta Hunting His Fourth Green Jacket
As the 2025 Masters gets underway at Augusta National, the golfing world once again turns its eyes to a legend—Phil Mickelson. At 54 years old, the three-time Masters champion is back on the iconic Georgia course, proving that age is just a number when it comes to passion, precision, and pure love for the game.
Mickelson, affectionately known as “Lefty,” tees off at 9:58 a.m. ET on Thursday in a pairing with Jason Day and Keegan Bradley. The buzz surrounding his presence isn’t just about nostalgia—it’s about his undeniable competitiveness. After all, this is a man who not only won the Masters in 2004, 2006, and 2010 but also finished runner-up in 2023 at the age of 52, setting a record for the highest finish ever by a player over 50. It’s moments like that which remind us why Mickelson is forever etched into the soul of Augusta.
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What’s even more impressive is how Mickelson has maintained a presence among golf’s elite for decades. He’s entering his 32nd Masters this year, and in his very first appearance back in 1991, he was the Low Amateur—a sign of things to come. Since then, he’s collected 11 top-five finishes at Augusta and leads all players in Masters earnings, with just under $10 million across his appearances. That consistency and excellence are hard to rival.
And who can forget his unforgettable shot on the 13th hole in 2010? With Rae’s Creek looming and a narrow window between trees, Mickelson went for it from 207 yards out. The result? A laser-perfect 6-iron that landed on the green and sealed his lead—golfing bravado at its finest. That club now sits in the Masters Champions Collection, a tribute to one of the greatest moments in tournament history.
While some of golf’s current titans like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Jon Rahm are favored to contend, there’s something about Mickelson’s swagger that makes him a wild card you just can’t count out. With Tiger Woods sidelined due to injury, it’s Phil who once again carries the torch for the legends of the game.
So, if you’re tuning in this week, don’t just watch for the rising stars—watch for Phil. Whether he’s in contention or not, there’s a magic to his presence at Augusta. A kind of timeless charm that reminds us all why we fell in love with the Masters in the first place.
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