Phil Mickelson: 6 Things We Learned from Mickelson's Pebble Beach Win

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On Sunday, Phil Mickelson overcame a six shot disadvantage from Charlie Wi, the overall leader at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.

The 41 year-old shot the lowest score of the day, a bogey-free round of 64, which was enough to claim his first title in 10 months.

His flawless performance taught us several lessons.

There's a Lot More in Him

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If there was something Phil Mickelson made clear, it was how much he has to offer. The way he handled himself on the course was flawless.

Lefty kept his composure in every hole and managed to put every part of his game together, despite a rocky start in 2012, which includes a missed cut at the Farmers Insurance Open and a tie for 49 at the Humana Challenge.

Short Game Is the Key

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Phil hit 77.7 percent greens in regulation and had 1.5 putts per GIR. Without a doubt, he has been working on his putting; proof of this was his 30-footer putt on the 12 to save par.

Mickelson was so synched with his short game that he birdied six holes and eagled another one.

Mental Game, the Best Ally

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After hoisting the trophy, Phil Mickelson acknowledged that the mental side of his game hadn't been on his best.

"It was a real effort for me to stay focused on every single shot and to not let my mind slip or wander or be lazy," he said in the press conference.

Imagine what would happen if he had been concentrated for four rounds?

Age Is Just a Number

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He has the game and the attitude, but most importantly, Phil Mickelson proved that age has nothing to do with success.

Golf is a game of mentality and skill, which in almost every case is acquired through experience. Mickelson grabbed his 48th professional title and 40th in the PGA Tour at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

Family Is the Greatest Support

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Amy Mickelson was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009. Phil made a one-month pause in his career to be with his wife and support her. Now, Amy decided to take some time off to be with his husband.

The result was amazing; Amy was another factor in Phil's victory. He said "she was so positive and it just changed my attitude, playing one of my favorite golf courses."

A Good Round Can Change Everything

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Maybe the stars were aligned or Tiger Woods isn't the Sunday-finisher we used to know, or whatever reason you'd like to insert here, but the thing is, a bogey-free round in the last day of tournament makes the difference, period.

Phil played his game; he was focused on every single shot he made and didn't worry for what others were doing.

He needed this to end a 10-month drought and to have a break from some tough moments in his personal life. Not only was Amy diagnosed with breast cancer; a month and a half later, he knew that his mother also had the disease.

Mickelson will grow a lot of confidence from this win and will be a major force on the PGA Tour again.