Phil Mickelson makes incredible 41-foot putt (Video)
An incredible putt on the 16th hole has Phil Mickelson climbing the leaderboard at -12.
Just when it looked like Jordan Spieth was going to run away with The Masters, there is another golfer closing in on the 21-year-old.
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Phil Mickelson, in search of another victory at The Masters, has been having quite the third round on Saturday.
On the 16th hole, Mickelson made a signature shot to capture momentum and pull himself within four shots of Spieth.
After a birdie on the 15th hole, Mickelson had an incredibly long putt if he wanted to birdie the 16th.
Mickelson had just the right touch and the ball turned at the last second to fall in the hole and move Mickelson to a -12 overall for the tournament.
Mickelson threw his arms in the air in celebration as the crowd roared their approval.
Just when it looked like the tournament was well on its way to being over yesterday, Mickelson has the crowd alive again as he closes in on the lead.
While Spieth still has the edge and the lead, Mickelson now has the momentum and is beginning to feel great out on the course.
With his day almost over, the showdown between Mickelson and Spieth on Sunday is certainly shaping up to be a classic.
(H/T: Vinnyviner)
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