The 18-time major winner talked with The Times near the 60th anniversary of his first P.G.A. Championship victory. The event is returning to Oak Hill, where Nicklaus earned his last P.G.A. title.
After days of rain and dark clouds, the final round was sunny and clear with nothing but blue skies and green fairways providing a brilliant backdrop for Jon Rahm’s win.
Mickelson, who withdrew from last year’s Masters Tournament as he took criticism for joining LIV Golf, earned a measure of redemption from fans by finishing in a tie for second place.