Phil Mickelson clears Gary Evans with an astonishing flop-shot at The Open
By Keith Jackson at Carnoustie
Last Updated: 18/07/18 1:30pm
Phil Mickelson has long been revered for his short-game skills, but he has taken his flop-shot to a new level with this incredible stunt at Carnoustie.
Mickelson interrupted his preparations for The 147th Open to perform a seemingly-impossible shot over the head of former European Tour star Gary Evans ... from barely a yard in front of him.
The left-hander opened the face of his lob-wedge and took a full swing with a nervous Evans facing the ball, and a hair out on the contact could have resulted in a nasty injury for the Englishman.
Evans, remembered mainly for his performance in the 2002 Open at Muirfield when he finished tied for fifth, admitted he did "flinch a bit" as Mickelson swung through, but he need not have worried as the ball sailed comfortably over his head.
Watch the video above to see Mickelson's amazing flop-shot stunt at Carnoustie. Live coverage of The 147th Open continues throughout the week on Sky Sports The Open.
