WATCH: Phil Mickelson holes STUNNING BUNKER SHOT to make birdie at USPGA

Phil Mickelson took a step closer to winning his sixth major title with an incredible bunker shot at the par-3 5th hole at Kiawah Island.

Matt Chivers

23 May 2021

WATCH: Phil Mickelson holes STUNNING BUNKER SHOT to race clear at USPGA

Phil Mickelson holed a fantastic bunker shot on the par-3 5th hole at the PGA Championship to stamp his authority on the tournament.

The lefthanded legend fell behind Brooks Koepka after a two-shot swing on the first hole, however, Koepka made a damaging double-bogey on the par-5 2nd hole to fall back to 5-under-par.

Mickelson had regained his one-shot advantage on his opponent when they reached the par-3 5th hole, which is 214 yards long and protected by bunkers.

Phil just did that. pic.twitter.com/g82NpdHs7M
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 23, 2021

The five-time major champion found the sand with his tee shot and it looked as though he was in a spot of bother, but this couldn't have been further from the truth.

In true Mickelson-style, he holed the bunker shot and it was met with rapturous applause from the crowd. It was a blow to Koepka who only managed a par.

We have seen so many magic moments from the 44-time PGA Tour winner down the years that have led to him winning so many tournaments, and this could be yet another.