24 Years Since His Last Valderrama Visit, Phil Mickelson Looks Raring to Go Ahead of $25 Million Event

After a week of drama at the US Open championship, the field of professional golfers disembarks again. This time, the players of the LIV Golf Series have made the trip across the Atlantic to sunny Spain, host to the league’s next event.

Despite boasting several star names in its roster, the majority of the field will get a view of the beautiful Real Club Valderrama for the first time. Except for the likes of Phil Mickelson, though, who looks set for the weekend at Sotogrande.

Phil Mickelson finetunes his game ahead of $25 million LIV event

Having played for several years in the professional circuit, Mickelson has a great deal of experience across continents. While he hasn’t been around the Andalusia region regularly, the six-time major championship winner has made the trip twice – for the 1997 Ryder Cup, and the 1999 WGC American Express Championship.

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The 53-year-old couldn’t secure victory in both events. But another chance will show up on the weekend when the LIV Golf Series makes its Spanish debut at the Valderrama golf course.

Yet, Mickelson displayed an abject performance at the recently concluded US Open. The only remaining title in his cabinet to complete a career grand slam, ‘Lefty’ found it difficult to get going at the Los Angeles Country Club, shooting scores of 69 and 74 on the opening rounds.

He eventually missed the cut, forcing him to take an early flight back home. However, it looks like the seasoned pro headed to practice straight away, with his recent video on the Valderrama course exhibiting his enigmatic skills. Here’s the clip:

Can Phil Mickelson win LIV Golf Valderrama?

Believe it or not, Mickelson has never finished inside the top-5 in his brief LIV Golf career. Despite being one of the marquee players in the league, the HY Flyers GC captain has failed to win a single LIV event, both individually and as a team.

Yet, Mickelson has shown glimpses of his excellence in the last few months. The three-time Green Jacket winner turned back time for an exhilarating performance in the year’s Masters Tournament, where he secured a joint-runner-up finish.

Can Mickelson win his maiden LIV Golf trophy at the Valderrama this week? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

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