Article 5J5XV Phil Mickelson wins US PGA Championship 2021 – as it happened

Phil Mickelson wins US PGA Championship 2021 – as it happened

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Scott Murray
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12.39am BST

That was glorious. In more ways than one, a PGA Championship for the ages. A record-breaking story of redemption, and the sort of thing that is only ever achieved by the very special, the living legends. Congratulations to Phil Mickelson for winning his sixth major, his second PGA title, and becoming the oldest men's major champion ever. Ewan Murray's verdict is in, and you can click on it below this final leaderboard. Thanks for reading these live blogs. See you for Torrey Pines next month?

-6: Mickelson
-4: Oosthuizen, Koepka
-2: Harrington, Lowry, Higgs, Casey
-1: Ancer, Rose, Morikawa, Rahm, Zalatoris, Scheffler, Finau, Fowler, Streelman

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12.34am BST

Phil talks to Sky Sports. This is amazing. I believed I had the ability to do it. I had not played the way I knew I could. With the help of my wife, my brother and my coach, I've been able to get back playing golf at the highest level. It is so fulfilling and rewarding, and these are moments I will cherish forever. The fans have given me and all the players an incredible experience. As you get older, people say you can't do it. Sure it's a little harder, but there's no reason why it can't be done. It's been a little bit of extra work physically, but there's no reason it can't be done and this proves it!"

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