Westwood: Mickelson bending the rules

European number one Lee Westwood believes Phil Mickelson is “bending” the rules by using a controversial 20-year-old wedge but defended the American’s right amid accusation of cheating.

Westwood: Mickelson bending the rules

European number one Lee Westwood believes Phil Mickelson is “bending” the rules by using a controversial 20-year-old wedge but defended the American’s right amid accusation of cheating.

World number two Mickelson opened his PGA Tour campaign at the Farmers Insurance Open in San Diego this week with a Ping i2 wedge in his bag after exploiting a loophole in new equipment regulations governing grooves.

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