Phil Mickelson Gives Himself 2-Stroke Penalty After Breaking Rule at Greenbrier

Joseph Zucker @@JosephZuckerFeatured ColumnistJuly 8, 2018

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV - JULY 8 : Phil Mickelson hits his second shot on the 11th hole during the final round of A Military Tribute At The Greenbrier held at the Old White TPC course on July 8, 2018 in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

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Phil Mickelson paid a big price for a mistake Sunday during the final round of A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier.

Mickelson self-reported a two-stroke penalty for an infraction on the seventh tee, per the Associated Press (via ESPN.com).

Prior to taking his tee shot, Mickelson deliberately stepped on some grass in front of the tee box to help the expected line of his shot. He then discussed the situation with a PGA Tour rules official, who confirmed he ran afoul of Tour rules:

PGA TOUR @PGATOUR
After consulting a rules official, Phil Mickelson assessed himself a 2-stroke penalty for improving his line of play (violation of Rule 13-2). https://t.co/61GiY5ggaj

Ultimately, the gaffe didn't change much for Mickelson. He ended up in a tie for 65th at one under for the tournament. Taking two shots from his score only would've moved him up into a tie for 55th.

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