5 Records That Cement Phil Mickelson As One Of The Greatest Masters Players In History

Phil Mickelson’s name is etched into Masters history as a three-time champion, with the legendary left-hander winning in 2004, 2006 and 2010.

Mickelson has achieved immense success in golf, winning six Major tournaments, half of them at Augusta National.

He has set several noteworthy records at the first men’s Major of the year, and in 2023 at the age of 52, he finished tied for 2nd place and added to his list of accomplishments.   

“We are examining a few of the remarkable Masters records held by Phil Mickelson…” 

10 Facts About Phil Mickelson.

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1. Career scoring average over 100 rounds: 71.30

Nobody has a lower scoring average after 100 Masters rounds than Mickelson
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For all of Phil Mickelson’s Masters records, this is perhaps the most impressive. Of all men to have played over 100 rounds in The Masters, nobody has a lower scoring average.

From 114 rounds, he has an average score of 71.30, which is lower than Jack Nicklaus’ 71.98 in second-place.

2. Most money won: $9,773,317

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Mickelson has won nearly $10m at The Masters

Nobody has a lower scoring average (from over 100 rounds) and nobody has won more money at The Masters than Lefty.

From 30 starts, he has banked just under $10m. He is around $200,000 ahead of Tiger Woods in second and $3.7m ahead of Jordan Spieth in third.

3. Most 72-hole scores of 280 or lower: 9

Mickelson has shot or broken 280 (-8) a record nine times at The Masters, in 1995, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2015 and 2023.

Tiger Woods has done it eight times, while Gary Player and Tom Watson have each scored 280 or better on six occasions.

4. Oldest runner-up: 52 years, 297 days in 2023.

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Mickelson became the oldest Masters runner-up in 2023.

Phil Mickelson shot the lowest final round of a player over 50 in 2023 (65) to become the oldest runner-up in Masters history and also record the best finish from an over 50.

As well as those records, he also shot the lowest final 54-hole score from an over 50 (209 – 69, 75, 65).

5. Most appearances from a left hander: 30

Left-handed golfers have found success at Augusta National, and Phil Mickelson has been particularly successful at the course.    “He has made 30 starts, which is six more than Mike Weir in second place.   Additionally, his record of 27 finishes is 15 more than both Mike Weir and Bubba Watson.”  

– He holds the three lowest scores achieved by a left-handed player, with scores of 272, 274, and 275 in 2010, 2015, and 2001.
– Additionally, he also holds the record for the four lowest rounds played by a left-hander, with two rounds of 65 and two rounds of 66.