"It was one of the most stressful tournaments" – When Phil Mickelson secured his first PGA Championship in a dramatic Monday finish

Phil Mickelson is one of the biggest names in the sport of golf. Many young golfers look up to the veteran with 57 professional wins to his name. One of the 6-time Major championship winner's most iconic victories came at the 2005 PGA Championship.

In this tournament, Mickelson fought through tough competition and weather delays to finally become champion on a Monday. Later, when the American golfer spoke about the tournament, he labeled it as one of the most stressful tournaments he ever played.

Phil Mickelson said:

"It was hard fought. I think it was one of the most stressful tournaments for me because I was on the lead or at the lead or tied every night. There was an extra night thrown in there for good measure. I'm looking forward to be able to relax for a day or two."

The 2005 PGA Championship was Phil Mickelson's second Major championship win at the time as he had won the 2004 Masters Tournament previously. After his first PGA Championship win, Mickelson went on to win four more Majors including a PGA Championship for the second time in 2021.

However, one of the biggest moments in his career came when he parted ways with the PGA Tour to play for LIV Golf. Since 2022, Phil Mickelson has been a part of the Saudi-backed tour and has even competed in Major championships.

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How did Phil Mickelson do in the 2024 LIV Golf season?

Phil Mickelson plays his shot from the 16th tee during the LIV Golf Dallas Team Championship Finals - Source: Imagn

In 2024, Phil Mickelson's run with HyFlyers Golf Club did not see him win a single event. However, Mickelson did play some entertaining golf and registered some good finishes. Here is a detailed look at how the 54-year-old golfer did in LIV Golf last year:

Date: 2/2 - 2/4

• Event: LIV Golf Mayakoba
• Course: El Camaleón Golf Course at Mayakoba
• Finish: T51 73-77-74 224 (+11)

Date: 2/8 - 2/10

• Event: LIV Golf Las Vegas
• Course: Las Vegas Country Club
• Finish: T30 70-67-71 208 (-2)

Date: 3/1 - 3/3

• Event: LIV Golf Jeddah
• Course: Royal Greens G&CC
• Finish: T6 65-68-67 200 (-10)

Date: 3/8 - 3/10

• Event: LIV Golf Hong Kong
• Course: Hong Kong Country Club
• Finish: T52 80-68-70 218 (+8)

Date: 4/5 - 4/7

• Event: LIV Golf Miami
• Course: Trump National Doral Golf Course
• Finish: 47 76-72-76 224 (+8)

Date: 4/26 - 4/28

• Event: LIV Golf Adelaide
• Course: The Grange Golf Club
• Finish: T38 69-70-70 209 (-7)

Date: 5/3 - 5/5

• Event: LIV Golf Singapore
• Course: Sentosa Golf Club (Serapong Course)
• Finish: T22 72-68-67 207 (-6)

Date: 6/7 - 6/9

• Event: LIV Golf Houston
• Course: Golf Club of Houston
• Finish: T37 71-69-74 214 (-2)

Date: 6/21 - 6/23

• Event: LIV Golf Nashville
• Course: The Grove
• Finish: T40 70-70-71 211 (-2)

Date: 7/12 - 7/14

• Event: LIV Golf Andalucía
• Course: Real Club Valderrama
• Finish: T27 73-72-74 219 (+6)

Date: 7/26 - 7/28

• Event: LIV Golf United Kingdom
• Course: JCB Golf and Country Club
• Finish: T34 70-72-71 213 (E)

Date: 8/16 - 8/18

• Event: LIV Golf Greenbrier
• Course: The Old White Course
• Finish: 50 67-68-75 210 (E)

Date: 9/13 - 9/15

• Event: LIV Golf Chicago
• Course: Bolingbrook Golf Club
• Finish: T23 75-68-67 210 (E)

Date:9/22 - 9/22

• Event: LIV Golf Dallas - Stroke Play
• Course: Maridoe Golf Club
• Finish: T48 76 76 (+4)