In the final round of the golf Grand Slam PGA Championship
that ended on May 23, 50-year-old American veteran Mickelson finished with 73 strokes, and finally won the championship with a total score of 282 strokes, 6 strokes under par.
He broke the record in one fell swoop
and became the oldest player to win a golf Grand Slam championship in history. The record was previously held by American player Boros who won the championship at the age of 48.
This is the sixth Grand Slam championship of Mickelson’s career.
He has won the Masters Championship three times and has won the PGA Championship and the British Open once. Mickelson said excitedly after the game: “I am very excited to win a Grand Slam at such an old age, and I hope to inspire many people around me.” His success shows people that in golf, age cannot stop the desire for victory and the pursuit of excellence.