Phil Mickelson hits clutch shot to win Crowne Plaza Invitational

Phil Mickelson shot a 2-under-par 68 yesterday to win the Crowne Plaza Invitational. He finished with a nine-foot birdie putt for the victory, but it was the previous shot – a 140-yard wedge from heavy rough – that defined the tournament for “Lefty.” Mickelson had to hit under one tree and over another, the ball striking branches as it ascended …

“Just lucky,” Mickelson told reporters. “I’m as surprised as anybody I was able to make a 3 from over there.”

Jay Haas closed with a 4-over 74 yesterday at Oak Hill Country Club to win the 69th Senior PGA Championship. It was his second Senior PGA title in three years and his 11th Champions Tour victory …

Meanwhile, Leta Lindley defeated Jeong Jang in a one-hole playoff yesterday to win the LPGA Tour Corning Classic. It was Lindley’s first victory in her 295th professional start on tour …

In the TravelGolf.com This Week podcast, host Dave Berner talks to author John Coyne about his new book, “The Caddie Who Played with Hickory.”