Phil Mickelson wants wind. He wants lots and lots of wind at Hazeltine National, and he wants it right now. The reason? If the wind doesn't blow for Friday's afternoon groupings, Phil is dangerously close to missing his first cut at a PGA Championship since 1995. Mickelson's chance at making the weekend was in serious jeopardy late in his second round, as Phil sat at 6-over, with the cut line currently (2:43 PM ET) looking like it will land at 2-over par. That was, until Lefty stuck his second shot on the par-5 7th to seven feet, rolling in the eagle putt to get back to 4-over.
The eagle helped Phil card his second consecutive 74, and with the wind gusting this afternoon, the cut could move to 4-over.
Mickelson's second round included four bogeys, one double-bogey, two birdies and the closing eagle. A chance to possibly add another birdie on his final two holes, Phil couldn't get anything close enough, and is now going to be the victim of waiting and hoping.
Mickelson's summer has been a tough one, after finding out both wife Amy and mother Mary were diagnosed with breast cancer. His return to the game was highlighted by a fantastic run at the U.S. Open, only to come up just short of Lucas Glover for his fifth second-place finish in our country's national championship.
Phil has only missed two major cuts this decade.
