Phil Mickelson Needs a Break from Golf to Regain His Winning Ways

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Published: April 12, 2014

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It may be time for Phil Mickelson to take a short break from golf.

Yes, that's not a crowd-pleasing statement, as Lefty is always a favorite to watch and one of the world's most dynamic golfers.

Although, considering the way he's been playing lately, Mickelson certainly doesn't look to be in top form—both mentally and physically.



It's been a lackluster 2014 season so far for Mickelson. He's entered nine tournaments—including the Masters—and missed two cuts while failing to record any top-10 finishes on the PGA Tour—his lone second-place finish was at the European Tour's Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship.

After making 16 consecutive cuts at Augusta National, Mickelson's five-over-par performance ended his streak, as Lefty took one too many shots through two rounds.



Health could be a concern for Mickelson. He was forced to withdraw from the Farmers Insurance Open earlier this year due to back pain. He later withdrew from the Valero Texas Open due to a strained oblique.



As of now, Mickelson insists he's healthy; however, that could be put up for debate.

When Mickelson arrived at Augusta, he spoke of his nervousness about his game during a press conference recorded by Ron Borges of the Boston Herald:

I said last week that I'm nervous, and I am nervous. I'm nervous about this week because I always like coming into this week with a win. I like coming into this week being in contention a few times and having that confidence and experience to build on, but I have to give myself a little bit of slack because I have not been 100 percent.

Mickelson's health problems have not allowed him to gain any kind of momentum or confidence this year. His physical health seems to be affecting his mental state in a big way—which is arguably the most important aspect of every player's game heading into a m...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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