Wayward Lefty changes his Augusta Masters plan

PHIL MICKELSON has reacted to his worst result for seven months by changing the build-up to his Masters title defence next month.

Mickelson, a lowly 55th out of 66 at the WGC-Cadillac Championship, has added next week’s Arnold Palmer Invitational to his schedule and may play the Houston Open as well before heading to Augusta.

“I need a little bit more competitive golf — I’ve got some work to do,” said the world number six, despite the fact that his seven events already this year are far more than the average.