Phil Mickelson’s HyFlyers GC secured its first-ever LIV Golf title – team or individual – after USA’s Brendan Steele scooped the solo prize in Adelaide
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Phil Mickelson’s HyFlyers were in contention for the team title heading into the final round of the LIV Golf Invitational Series event in Adelaide, but ultimately had to settle for third place.
By JOSHUA LEES
12:36, Sun, Apr 28, 2024 | UPDATED: 13:06, Sun, Apr 28, 2024
Phil Mickelson is the captain of the HyFlyers (Image: Getty Images)
Phil Mickelson’s quest for a win on the LIV Golf circuit continues as his team, the HyFlyers, finished third in Adelaide. Despite being just one shot behind leaders Torque GC going into the final round, the all-American team couldn’t capitalise, finishing behind Stinger GC and Ripper GC.
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In a historic moment for the LIV series, Stinger and Ripper played out the first team playoff, with home favourites Ripper emerging victorious thanks to Cam Smith and Marc Leishman’s defeat of Louis Oosthuizen and Dean Burmester over two holes.
The HyFlyers had to settle for third place, ending five shots behind the leading teams. This marks another missed opportunity for Mickelson, who has yet to secure a win on the breakaway circuit since his high-profile departure from the PGA Tour nearly two years ago in a $200million (£160m) deal.
However, there was a silver lining for the HyFlyers as Mickelson’s teammate Brendan Steele clinched his first LIV win by securing the individual title in Adelaide. Leading by one shot going into Sunday’s final round, Steele shot a four-under-par 68 to win the event by one shot over Oosthuizen.
Brendan Steele celebrates winning the LIV Adelaide title (Image: Getty Images)
Steele, in the aftermath, lauded his captain Mickelson for his significant role in helping him secure victory down under. “Yeah, I lean on Phil pretty hard with everything,” Steele admitted. With how to hit shots around the green, how to approach things.
“He’s one of the best players ever, and he can give me advice. If he’s going to give me advice, I’m going to take it. I definitely want to listen to him, and he’s helped me a ton with everything from wedge play, short game, mental game. Just instilling confidence in myself, and he’s a big reason I’m sitting up here.
“The Grange was flooded with Australian spectators eager to watch the LIV event this week, with a wave of fans descending on the 18th hole on Sunday to witness Steele’s triumphant moment.
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Huge crowds gathered in Adelaide (Image: Getty)
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While he confessed that the massive crowd heightened his nerves, his offseason training with Mickelson proved invaluable.”I was terrified over that wedge shot,” he added. To be honest, because it’s like — it’s a really tough shot. I need to get it over the tier but not go into the back bunker.
“I’ve got 10,000 fans in the fairway kind of right on top of me.Fortunately all the work that I’ve put in over the offseason with Phil in his backyard and all the help that he’s given me, it really paid off with that shot specifically.”
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