Phil Mickelson captured the PGA’s 2011 Houston Open on Sunday to jump to third in the world heading into his Masters title defense.
Mickelson shot a 63 on Saturday and closed with a 7-under par 65 on Sunday, finishing 3-shots better than Chris Kirk and Scott Verplank.
Madison’s Steve Stricker fired a final round 3-under par 69 and finished in a tie for fourth, seven shots off the lea
Mickelson will be shooting for his fourth green jacket when the 2011 Masters gets underway at Augusta on Thursday.