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2021 PGA: Mickelson Tries To Become Golf's Oldest Major Winner

2021 PGA: Mickelson Tries To Become Golf's Oldest Major Winner

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2021 PGA: Mickelson Tries To Become Golf's Oldest Major Winner
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Phil Mickelson on 16 Saturday (PGA of America Instagram)

You know what’s on the line Sunday: weeks shy of turning 51, Phil Mickelson could become golf’s oldest major championship winner.

Here are the most-seasoned major champions:

  • Julius Boros, 1968 PGA 48 years, 4 months, 18 days

  • Tom Morris Sr., 1867 Open 46 years, 3 months, 10 days

  • Jack Nicklaus, 1986 M…

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