article_snippet.sent: As if the news that Tiger Woods   will be back at The Masters next week was not encouraging enough for American golf, the sight of a resurgent Phil Mickelson at the Shell Houston Open provided added lustre.
article_snippet.sent: Phil Mickelson capped leader Andrew Putnam resurgence in form at the Houston Open with rounds of 66 or 67 .
article_snippet.sent: Phil Mickelson is one shot behind going into the third round with The Masters a week away .
article_snippet.sent: Padraig Harrington had only to be told Tiger Woods had played a practice round at Augusta National on Friday before pre-empting the official announcement.
article_snippet.sent: Mickelson has struggled for form Mickelson and carded an 82 at the Waste Management Open .
article_snippet.sent: There will be considerable scepticism Mickelson can compete next week
article_snippet.sent: given it’s over a year now since Mickelson turned in a decent tournament.
article_snippet.sent: Tiger Woods missed the Masters Mickelson owing to back surgery.
article_snippet.sent: As for Harrington, Mickelson welcome revival continued after a second round 69 that took Mickelson to five under
article_snippet.sent: but Lee Westwood’s tournament is over.
highlights_snippet.sent: Phil Mickelson holds a one shot lead going into day three of Houston Open .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Phil Mickelson has struggled for form, carding an 82 earlier in the season .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Tiger Woods  confirmed Phil Mickelson participation at The Masters on Friday .