Okay, let’s talk about Phil Mickelson at the Masters. This guy’s a legend, no doubt, and I was curious to see how he’s been doing, especially since he joined LIV Golf. So, I decided to dig into his recent Masters performances.
First, I started looking up some general info about the Masters scoring records. I found out that Dustin Johnson holds the record for the lowest 72-hole score at 268, which he shot in 2020. That’s insane! Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth used to hold that record, but Johnson just blew it out of the water. That gave me a good benchmark to compare Phil’s scores against.
Then, I focused on the 2024 Masters. It was Phil’s 31st appearance at Augusta! I checked the results and saw that the cut line was at 6-over par. Phil made the cut, along with other LIV golfers like Rahm and DeChambeau. That’s a pretty big deal, considering there were only 13 LIV players in total, and five of them missed the cut.
- Started by gathering data on the Masters scoring records to set a benchmark.
- Focused on Phil’s 31st appearance at the 2024 Masters.
- Noticed the cut line was at 6-over, and Phil made the cut with other LIV golfers.
Speaking of those who didn’t make it, I saw that Dustin Johnson had a rough time. He shot 78 and 79, which is 13-over, and only made one birdie in two rounds. That’s pretty surprising for a former champion. On the other hand, I read about Phil’s performance in the 2023 Masters, where he shot a 65 on Sunday to finish in second place. What a comeback!
I also found a scorecard for Phil at the 2024 Masters. It had all his stats, which was super helpful for understanding his game. It showed his strengths and weaknesses.
So What?
I did all this because I wanted to really understand how Phil Mickelson has been performing lately, especially since he’s a big name who moved to LIV Golf. Seeing how he stacks up against the best, and how he navigates the challenges of the Masters, is fascinating to me. Plus, seeing the ups and downs of players like Dustin Johnson just adds another layer to the whole story. It made me realize how tough this tournament is, even for the best golfers. It just goes to show that anything can happen at Augusta!
