Mickelson leads Travelers in first event since turning 50

 


CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Phil Mickelson figures age might be an asset.

Playing his first tournament since turning 50 this month, the five-time major champion shot a 7-under 63 on Friday in the Travelers Championship to take a one-stroke lead into the weekend.

Lefty said said it was perhaps the wisdom that comes with his age that made him stay within himself instead of going toe-to-toe with his long-hitting playing partners, top-ranked Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau.

"There's some holes I can open it up and try to hit driver, but really I just want to get it in play on a lot of holes and let...



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