Mickelson claims second major

SPRINGFIELD – Having waited 14 years to win his first major, Phil Mickelson had no problem over an extra day before clinching his second with a one-shot victory at the weather-hit US PGA Championship on Monday.

Once dubbed the best player never to have won a major, Mickelson, the 2004 US Masters champion, has now claimed two in consecutive years. Both triumphs came in similarly thrilling fashion, with a birdie on the final hole.Twelve players returned to complete the final round after the threat of lightning had forced the year’s final major into a fifth day.Mickelson arrived at the famed Lower Course holding a one-shot lead over Australia’s Steve Elkington and Denmark’s Thomas Bjorn.- ReutersBoth triumphs came in similarly thrilling fashion, with a birdie on the final hole.Twelve players returned to complete the final round after the threat of lightning had forced the year’s final major into a fifth day.Mickelson arrived at the famed Lower Course holding a one-shot lead over Australia’s Steve Elkington and Denmark’s Thomas Bjorn.- Reuters

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