FORT WORTH, Texas — On Pro-Am Wednesday before the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club, a perfectly serene sunrise painted the sky in a golden hue.
It was a stark contrast from the wonderfully chaotic scene that preceded Phil Mickelson’s history-making win at the PGA Championship in South Carolina over the weekend.The veteran golfer called it, “slightly unnerving but exceptionally awesome."
It was an unprecedented golf event. Mickelson becoming the first 50-year-old to claim a major championship.
It was such a special week that no one would have blamed golf’s oldest major champion ever, if he would have opted to take this week off.
“Never crossed my mind,” said Mickelson. "I think that this is and incredible tournament and I’m looking forward to the opportunity to compete."
Mickelson being here is one thing and that’s great. But can you imagine being with Mickelson, up close and personal, like his pro-am playing partners? They say timing is everything, and it was perfect for the group that teed it up with him the first time he played after Mickelson's history-making achievement.
"It’s so surreal,” said Phil’s Pro-Am teammate Chris Wade, "when we got the call the other day and I was like, ‘hey what to you guys think?’ And we were like ’this is unbelievable!’”
"It’s everything you could hope for and more,” said another teammate, Sam Glazer.
They saw Phil hit bombs, share stories and help with their golf games, and they even admired those famous calves of the newly minted PGA Champion.
"I wasn’t sure if those were implants or they’re natural, but that’s impressive,” said Glazer.
Mickelson created incredibly memorable moments these golfers will treasure every bit at much as he does that Wanamaker Trophy.
"Yeah I think I was told I’m peaking in life right now,” said another teammate Edgar Guevara.
"I’m lucky to just be here and be a part of it,” added Glazer. "This is a day I’ll never forget."
The membership at Colonial Country Club will never forget that this wildly popular two-time Colonial champion kept his commitment by making a bid for a third.
