Phil Mickelson Archives - Compleat Golfer

Mickelson attempts to break his own ‘thumbs up’ record

Phil Mickelson challenged himself Saturday on Twitter to an ambitious record of thumbs ups during the 2019 PGA Championship. Here’s how it went. Phil... Read more

Sprinkling the Stardust

Lee Trevino famously reckoned that, ‘If you are caught on a golf course during a storm and are afraid of lightning, hold up a... Read more

Stenson named European Tour Golfer of the Year

Henrik Stenson, the reigning Open and Race to Dubai Champion, has been named The 2016 European Tour Golfer of the Year, receiving the prestigious... Read more

Team USA wins Ryder Cup on Compleatgolfer.com

Team USA wins the Ryder Cup at Hazeltine

The Americans were simply too good on the greens at Hazeltine National Golf Club and won the Ryder Cup on Sunday. Captain Davis Love III,... Read more

Facts & figures from the Ryder Cup

It’s the most famous matchplay tournament in the sport and the winners carry bragging rights for years. The United States have been the dominant... Read more

Matsuyama, DJ & Chappell lead at East Lake

Hideki Matsuyama was the first player into the clubhouse on four under par on Thursday at the PGA Tour Championship, where he co-led Dustin... Read more

Eight clinch spots on American team

With the 2016 Barclays in the books, two-thirds of Ryder Cup USA is now officially set. Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth, Phil Mickelson, Patrick Reed,... Read more

Mickelson heads back to Baltusrol

Phil Mickelson captured his second major at Baltusrol Golf Club 11 years ago, and this week the 46-year-old returns to the New Jersey course looking... Read more

An epic Sunday at Royal Troon

Stenson shoots 63, wins the Claret Jug

Henrik Stenson shot a new Open Championship record of 20-under-par, including 63 on Sunday at Royal Troon Golf Club, to win the Claret Jug... Read more

My friend Tom Stankowski

When you think ‘golf entertainment’, the 16th-hole stadium during the Waste Management Phoenix Open is right up any list.

Halfway house heaven

I dusted off my clubs (euphemism for removing rat droppings) and gave the new decade my best shot, together with about 98 of my worst shots.

Last but not final rounds

As golfers around the country scramble to complete their pre-lockdown rounds, it’s impossible not to look at the bigger picture, writes WADE PRETORIUS.

Challenging times

This month Compleat Golfer’s playing editor talks about the recent additions to the calendar that will give Sunshine Tour golfers more chances to excel.

WGC-Mexico: 3 Saffas to watch

The WGC-Mexico Championship will once again boast one of the strongest fields in golf. ANDRE HUISAMEN looks at three South Africans who could lift the trophy.

Golf is growing

I often get the question: ‘Where does golf rank in the list of “big” sports in South Africa?

Putting still No 1

Putting remains the key aspect of winning a golf tournament. And that’s how it should be, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

It’s just gets better

Every day this event just gets bigger (and better).