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.
The defending champion comes to Oak Hill without finishing first in any of the 20 events he has entered since claiming his second career major victory in 2022.
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.
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.