Phil Mickelson gave a group of fans an unexpected close-up when he walked into a hospitality suite to play an errant tee shot during Friday's second round of The Barclays golf tournament in Paramus, NJ.
On the par-4 5th hole, Mickelson hit his tee shot wide left into the grandstands. However, after his ball was found laying on the floor of an AstroTurf patio deck, Mickelson decided to play it from there. The fans broke out their cameras and smartphones, with one fan actually offering Mickelson a beer (which he politely declined, of course). Tables and chairs were moved to give Mickelson room for the shot.
Unfortunately, Mickelson hit the ball over the green and into a bunker, having to settle for a bogey, but he received a big hand from the fans for his efforts. That shot alone was worth the price of admission.
Video via PGA Tour. H/T DBG.
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