article_snippet: I was 0-for-43 in majors before I met Mickelson, and I've won four, plus a Players Championship since," Mickelson was quoted as saying prior to capturing Mickelson fifth major -- the British Open -- in 2013.
article_snippet: That says it all about Mickelson, in my book.
article_snippet: By this time he portfolio of players was ever expanding, and grew to include Mickelson, widely regarded as one of the finest short game exponents ever.
article_snippet: Phil Mickelson and everybody says, 'oh he has a natural god-given talent with a short game," Pelz said.
article_snippet: That's saying a lot because he's good at short game and putting.