Mickelson believes he can still play way into Ryder Cup team

Phil Mickelson is confident he will improve his own record for Ryder Cup appearances when the qualifying period for the United States team comes to an end on Sunday.

Mickelson is currently 10th in the points standings, with the top nine at the conclusion of the US PGA Championship at Valhalla sealing a place on the team for Gleneagles at the end of September.

The five-time Major winner has appeared in every Ryder Cup since making his debut in 1995 and is proud to have qualified automatically all nine times.