Mickelson proud of longevity in Presidents Cup
American looks forward to turning out against International team a 12th straight time
It is difficult to decide whether it is more impressive that Phil Mickelson has played every Presidents Cup or that he has only once been on a losing US team.
Mickelson will play his 12th consecutive Presidents Cup when he tees up at Liberty National on Thursday against an International team from the rest of the world, excluding Europe.
He has not missed a Ryder Cup either since his debut in 1995, which means he will make his 23rd team appearance for the red, white and blue, a remarkable record not just of sustained excellence, but also of having avoided serious injury.
He had to rely on a wild card pick by captain Steve Stricker this year, something few would begrudge him. “It’s one of the things I’m most proud of, to continue to be a part of this,” the 47-year-old Californian said on Tuesday.
2015:
US 15.5; Internationals 14.5 US 18.5; Internationals 15.5 US 19; Internationals
2013: 2011:
15
2009:
US 19.5; Internationals 14.5 US 19.5; Internationals 14.5 US 18.5; Internationals 15.5 US 17; Internationals 17 US 21.5; Internationals 10.5 Internationals 20.5; US 11.5 US 16.5; Internationals 15.5
2007: 2005:
2003: 2000:
1998: 1996: