US finally in position to succeed, says Mickelson Phil Mickelson took another thinly-veiled swipe at former captain Tom Watson ahead of the 41st Ryder Cup, suggesting he put his team in "position to fail" at Gleneagles. Golf • 28 Sep 16
US finally in position to succeed, says Mickelson Phil Mickelson took another thinly-veiled swipe at former captain Tom Watson ahead of the 41st Ryder Cup, suggesting he put his team in "position to fail" at Gleneagles. Golf • 28 Sep 16
Sweden's first winner at majors felt time had come Henrick Stenson wasn’t shouting it from the rooftops, but he felt confident that his time had come to finally win one of golf’s majors - and he followed through with a historic victory at Troon. Golf • 18 Jul 16
Sweden's first winner at majors felt time had come Henrick Stenson wasn’t shouting it from the rooftops, but he felt confident that his time had come to finally win one of golf’s majors - and he followed through with a historic victory at Troon. Golf • 18 Jul 16
Mickelson continues to set pace despite weather Less than 24 hours after being denied a place in the record books, Phil Mickelson made the most of a stroke of luck to create history in the 145th Open Championship - carding the first ten under halfway total. Golf • 16 Jul 16
Mickelson continues to set pace despite weather Less than 24 hours after being denied a place in the record books, Phil Mickelson made the most of a stroke of luck to create history in the 145th Open Championship - carding the first ten under halfway total. Golf • 16 Jul 16
As It Happened: The Open day two All the action from day two at Troon where Phil Mickelson continues to lead the way, while four Irish golfers have made the cut. Golf • 15 Jul 16
As It Happened: The Open day two All the action from day two at Troon where Phil Mickelson continues to lead the way, while four Irish golfers have made the cut. Golf • 15 Jul 16
Mickelson shines at Open, McIlroy best of Irish Phil Mickelson equalled the lowest score in major championship history after agonisingly lipping out with a putt to claim the outright record in the Open Championship at Troon, while Rory McIlroy is best of the Irish contingent. Golf • 14 Jul 16
Mickelson shines at Open, McIlroy best of Irish Phil Mickelson equalled the lowest score in major championship history after agonisingly lipping out with a putt to claim the outright record in the Open Championship at Troon, while Rory McIlroy is best of the Irish contingent. Golf • 14 Jul 16
Mickelson: Onerous Oakmont my best chance of slam Phil Mickelson believes Oakmont provides his best chance of winning the US Open to complete the career grand slam, as long as conditions "cross the line" between difficult and unfair. Golf • 16 Jun 16
Mickelson: Onerous Oakmont my best chance of slam Phil Mickelson believes Oakmont provides his best chance of winning the US Open to complete the career grand slam, as long as conditions "cross the line" between difficult and unfair. Golf • 16 Jun 16
No room for error at Oakmont, warns Mickelson Phil Mickelson has opted for competitive golf rather than extensive on-site practice in preparation for his third attempt to complete the career grand slam at punishing Oakmont. Golf • 08 Jun 16
No room for error at Oakmont, warns Mickelson Phil Mickelson has opted for competitive golf rather than extensive on-site practice in preparation for his third attempt to complete the career grand slam at punishing Oakmont. Golf • 08 Jun 16
Mickelson and Harmon split after eight years Phil Mickelson has split from coach Butch Harmon after eight years together, a spell which included two of the left-hander's five Major wins. Golf • 05 Nov 15
Mickelson and Harmon split after eight years Phil Mickelson has split from coach Butch Harmon after eight years together, a spell which included two of the left-hander's five Major wins. Golf • 05 Nov 15
Watson stirs Mickelson rift with sour grapes jibe Tom Watson accused Phil Mickelson of sour grapes as their Ryder Cup spat resurfaced on the veteran's return to Scotland for this week's Open Championship. Golf • 15 Jul 15
Watson stirs Mickelson rift with sour grapes jibe Tom Watson accused Phil Mickelson of sour grapes as their Ryder Cup spat resurfaced on the veteran's return to Scotland for this week's Open Championship. Golf • 15 Jul 15
Spieth and Mickleson add voices to McIlroy defence Phil Mickelson and Jordan Spieth are the latest top golfers to back Rory McIlroy's decision to play football shortly before the defence of his Open title, revealing they have done far more dangerous things. Golf • 08 Jul 15
Spieth and Mickleson add voices to McIlroy defence Phil Mickelson and Jordan Spieth are the latest top golfers to back Rory McIlroy's decision to play football shortly before the defence of his Open title, revealing they have done far more dangerous things. Golf • 08 Jul 15
Phil Mickelson out of WGC-Match Play Five-times major champion Phil Mickelson has pulled out of this week's World Golf Championships-Match Play tournament, citing unspecified personal reasons. Golf • 27 Apr 15
Phil Mickelson out of WGC-Match Play Five-times major champion Phil Mickelson has pulled out of this week's World Golf Championships-Match Play tournament, citing unspecified personal reasons. Golf • 27 Apr 15
Padraig Harrington crashes out of Farmers A disastrous second round of 79 undid Padraig Harrington’s good work of Thursday and meant he missed the cut at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines on Friday. Golf • 07 Feb 15
Padraig Harrington crashes out of Farmers A disastrous second round of 79 undid Padraig Harrington’s good work of Thursday and meant he missed the cut at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines on Friday. Golf • 07 Feb 15
Woods and Mickelson join Ryder Cup 'task force' Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are part of an 11-strong "task force" created to examine all aspects of the US Ryder Cup process in the wake of last month's defeat at Gleneagles. Ryder Cup • 14 Oct 14
Woods and Mickelson join Ryder Cup 'task force' Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are part of an 11-strong "task force" created to examine all aspects of the US Ryder Cup process in the wake of last month's defeat at Gleneagles. Ryder Cup • 14 Oct 14
VIDEO: Mickelson remarks come under fire Phil Mickelson has been strongly criticised for openly questioning the captaincy of Tom Watson, just two hours after the United States lost the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles. Ryder Cup • 29 Sep 14
VIDEO: Mickelson remarks come under fire Phil Mickelson has been strongly criticised for openly questioning the captaincy of Tom Watson, just two hours after the United States lost the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles. Ryder Cup • 29 Sep 14
Fall-out from failure starts for Americans Recriminations among the losing US Ryder Team have already begun, with Phil Mickelson appearing to heavily criticise the approach taken by their captain, Tom Watson. Ryder Cup • 29 Sep 14
Fall-out from failure starts for Americans Recriminations among the losing US Ryder Team have already begun, with Phil Mickelson appearing to heavily criticise the approach taken by their captain, Tom Watson. Ryder Cup • 29 Sep 14
Mickelson: No pressure on US as underdogs Ryder Cup veteran Phil Mickelson insists the United States remain underdogs at Gleneagles despite making fun of the speculation about disharmony in the European team. Ryder Cup • 25 Sep 14
Mickelson: No pressure on US as underdogs Ryder Cup veteran Phil Mickelson insists the United States remain underdogs at Gleneagles despite making fun of the speculation about disharmony in the European team. Ryder Cup • 25 Sep 14
Mickelson: McIlroy the man to beat Phil Mickelson admits Rory McIlroy will be difficult to beat heading into the FedEx Cup play-offs in New Jersey this week. Golf • 20 Aug 14
Mickelson: McIlroy the man to beat Phil Mickelson admits Rory McIlroy will be difficult to beat heading into the FedEx Cup play-offs in New Jersey this week. Golf • 20 Aug 14
Mickelson promises aggression at Pinehurst Phil Mickelson has vowed to take an aggressive approach in pursuit of a first US Open title at Pinehurst. Golf • 11 Jun 14
Mickelson promises aggression at Pinehurst Phil Mickelson has vowed to take an aggressive approach in pursuit of a first US Open title at Pinehurst. Golf • 11 Jun 14
Masters retains plenty of bite without Tiger The 78th US Masters gets under way with Rory McIlroy favourite in the absence of four-time winner Tiger Woods. RTÉ Sport’s Greg Allen talks to some of the leading contenders at Augusta. Golf • 08 Apr 15
Masters retains plenty of bite without Tiger The 78th US Masters gets under way with Rory McIlroy favourite in the absence of four-time winner Tiger Woods. RTÉ Sport’s Greg Allen talks to some of the leading contenders at Augusta. Golf • 08 Apr 15
Three time winner Mickelson admits Masters nerves Playing in the Masters has always been an electrifying experience for Phil Mickelson and this week is no different for the American, even though he is "nervous" about his title bid after recent health concerns. Golf • 08 Apr 14
Three time winner Mickelson admits Masters nerves Playing in the Masters has always been an electrifying experience for Phil Mickelson and this week is no different for the American, even though he is "nervous" about his title bid after recent health concerns. Golf • 08 Apr 14
McIlroy rues error as Larrazabal takes title Spain's Pablo Larrazabal won the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship on Sunday as a rules blunder by Rory McIlroy arguably cost him the title for the second time in three years. Golf • 19 Jan 14
McIlroy rues error as Larrazabal takes title Spain's Pablo Larrazabal won the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship on Sunday as a rules blunder by Rory McIlroy arguably cost him the title for the second time in three years. Golf • 19 Jan 14
Mickelson tips McIlroy for big year Phil Mickelson believes Rory McIlroy will have a great 2014 season, but might have something to say about the Northern Irishman's lofty goals. Golf • 15 Jan 14
Mickelson tips McIlroy for big year Phil Mickelson believes Rory McIlroy will have a great 2014 season, but might have something to say about the Northern Irishman's lofty goals. Golf • 15 Jan 14
Mickelson yet to specify tournament cuts Phil Mickelson says he plans to play in the week before each of the major championships next year despite making as yet unspecified cuts to his overall schedule for 2014. Golf • 30 Oct 13
Mickelson yet to specify tournament cuts Phil Mickelson says he plans to play in the week before each of the major championships next year despite making as yet unspecified cuts to his overall schedule for 2014. Golf • 30 Oct 13
Mickelson and Davis share Deutsche Bank lead Phil Mickelson took a share of the lead on the opening day of the Deutsche Bank Championship after a sublime eight-under-par 63 - yet it could have been even better for the reigning Open champion. Golf • 31 Aug 13
Mickelson and Davis share Deutsche Bank lead Phil Mickelson took a share of the lead on the opening day of the Deutsche Bank Championship after a sublime eight-under-par 63 - yet it could have been even better for the reigning Open champion. Golf • 31 Aug 13
Mickelson survives early major scare Ninety nine of the world's top 100 golfers are among the field contesting the US PGA Championship, but world number two Phil Mickelson was almost not among them. Golf • 08 Aug 13
Mickelson survives early major scare Ninety nine of the world's top 100 golfers are among the field contesting the US PGA Championship, but world number two Phil Mickelson was almost not among them. Golf • 08 Aug 13
