Mickelson finds form ahead of Masters defence

Masters champion Phil Mickelson will head back to Augusta as the man to beat after sealing a superb victory today at the Shell Houston Open.

Mickelson finds form ahead of Masters defence

Masters champion Phil Mickelson will head back to Augusta as the man to beat after sealing a superb victory today at the Shell Houston Open.

He finished the Houston event in style with a closing 65, which included a streak of five birdies from the ninth, to finish three clear of fellow Americans Chris Kirk and Scott Verplank.

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