‘My Fondest Memory’: A US Open Runner-up Casually Explained The Influence Of Phil Mickelson’s 2004 Masters Victory On His Career in 2021

Athletes often draw inspiration from their predecessors. The bigger the name of a sport, the more people it has inspired. As a result, there are probably few golfers who have served as an inspiration to others more than Phil Mickelson. The golf legend has inspired generations of golfers and continues to do so. Among them is two-time PGA Tour winner Brian Harman, who admires Mickelson for his accomplishments at Augusta.

The six-time major winner has won all the majors except for the US Open, which seems to elude him every time. In 2021, he won the PGA Championship for the second time, becoming the oldest player to do so, again inspiring millions.

Harman opens up about how Phil Mickelson inspired him in 2004

Mickelson’s green jacket achievement is one of his career’s greatest accomplishments. The golf pro has won three times over his 30 years on the PGA Tour. Only three other golfers have more Masters trophies than him. They are the three legends: Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and Arnold Palmer. Mickelson won his first event at Augusta in 2004.

As per Golf.com in 2021, Harman opened up about how watching Phil play and win his first major in 2004 inspired him. He said, “I think watching Phil win his first one is probably my fondest memory being a left-handed guy and watch him get that monkey off his back so to speak.” Harman, who himself is an ambidextrous golfer, loved seeing right-handed Phil Mickelson win while playing with his left.

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He went on to praise Mickelson’s talent and skill and said that “he played beautifully.” He claimed that he watched Lefty play every hole and every shot that day. And that his last shot, where Mickelson took a chance was incredible to watch. “He just gives himself a chance on the last hole, wins and almost jumped in there after he made that putt,” he explained.

How close was Lefty’s first Masters win?

In April 2004, Mickelson was neck-to-neck in competition with Ernie Els at the Augusta National. After three bogies in the first nine holes, Lefty finally pulled up his socks. He holed three consecutive birdies on the 12th, 13th, and 14th holes, and then made another on the 16th hole. This brought him on par with Els’ score.

After a par at the 17th, Mickelson had only one last shot to grab his first major. As he steadied his nerves and gripped his putter on the 18th hole, the fans held their breath. Soon after he putted the ball, it rolled straight into the hole.

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Everyone around him erupted with joy, and Mickelson jumped in the air, his arms and legs wide apart. a celebration that went on to become the logo for his company and shape his life.