Golf legend Phil Mickelson, 55, delivered an early highlight at the The Open Championship 2025 in Royal Portrush. In the first round, he played from a bunker on the par-3 3rd hole, hit the flagstick, and watched the ball drop straight into the cup. The moment showcased Mickelson’s legendary short game and salvaged par early in the tournament.
His tee shot had landed in the greenside bunker, and his second attempt didn’t make it out. But with his third shot, he worked his magic. The video captures Mickelson’s reaction: a mix of surprise and joy as he lifts his arms in celebration.
The Open Championship 2025: A “Masterclass” at the 2025 British Open
A short game masterclass. Mickelson holes out from the sand. pic.twitter.com/hEX1brav4i
— The Open (@TheOpen) July 17, 2025