Phil Mickelson’s fate at the PGA Championship—his 32nd start in the major—was decided on Thursday, an eight-over 79 at Quail Hollow in the first round essentially guaranteeing a missed cut in his future.

Phil Mickelson, 54, returned to a PGA Tour event this week to compete in the second major of the season—the PGA Championship—after transitioning to the LIV Golf League in June 2022. After missing the cut at Augusta,

Phil Mickelson is a multiple major winner, but this year's PGA Championship saw him do something for the first time in his long career.