Mickelson Magic

Just when it looked like Phil Mickelson cost himself another tournament with a wayward drive on the 72nd hole, he did his best Houdini impression and claimed a victory in the Crowne Plaza Invitational in Fort Worth. Mickelson, who held the lead after three rounds, trailed Rod Pampling by a stroke until the Aussie drove his ball into a hazard on the 17th hole at Colonial Country Club. But Mickelson, who had birdied the 18th all three days, hit a high cut into the trees on the left side of the hole -- the same kind of drive that cost him the U.S. Open at Winged Foot. Mickelson then drew a high wedge up and over the trees to within 10 feet of the hole and made the putt. By the way, the winning wedge was one of five -- that's right, five -- wedges in his bag this week. Driver, putter, 3-9 iron and five wedges. Yikes. Might have to mark Phil down as a favorite for the U.S. Open in his hometown San Diego next month.

Hitting range balls while wondering whatever happened to Rick Fehr.