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Relive Phil Mickelson’s PGA Championship winning moment with these 10 photos

By: Zephyr Melton
phil mickelson with his brother

Phil Mickelson's final round of the PGA Championship was a roller coaster, and when the final putt dropped, he could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

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Phil Mickelson is officially your 2021 PGA Champion. The final round was an absolute roller coaster, and the result was not certain until the final hole. However, in the end, the winner of five career majors was able to come out on top and claim No. 6.

With the win, Mickelson became the oldest major champion ever at the age of 50. Check out the 10 photos below to relive Lefty’s winning moment.

phil mickelson walks through the crowd
After hitting his approach on No. 18, Phil was engulfed by fans. Getty Images
phil mickelson gives thumbs up
But that didn’t stop him from giving his patented thumbs up. Getty Images
phil mickelson putts
When the final putt dropped, the celebration could finally begin. Getty Images
phil mickelson celebrates
A PGA Champion once more. Getty Images
phil mickelson with his brother
A win with the family. Getty Images
phil mickelson hugs his brother
Quite the moment for the Mickelson brothers. Getty Images
phil mickelson celebrates
Walking off the 72nd green a champion. Getty Images
jon rahm congratulates phil mickelson
Fellow players were on hand to congratulate Phil, such as Jon Rahm … Getty Images
rickie fowler and phil mickelson
… and Rickie Fowler Getty Images
phil mickelson with the wanamaker trophy
Phil owns the Wanamaker Trophy once more. Getty Images

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Zephyr Melton

Golf.com Editor

Zephyr Melton is an assistant editor for GOLF.com where he spends his days blogging, producing and editing. Prior to joining the team at GOLF, he attended the University of Texas followed by stops with the Texas Golf Association, Team USA, the Green Bay Packers and the PGA Tour. He assists on all things instruction and covers amateur and women’s golf. He can be reached at zephyr_melton@golf.com.

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