Even seasoned veterans can feel the heat. On the course, Phil Mickelson recently found himself facing a challenge that tested more than just his swing, and it came from a rising young star known for sending the ball flying. The LIV Golf Team Championship in Michigan was full of intensity, with a $50 million purse and $14 million for the winners. Unlike regular tournaments, all 12 four-man teams faced off in knockout matches, with two singles and one doubles match deciding who advanced. After two rounds, the last three teams moved to stroke play, where every player’s score counted.

It was during the quarters match-play stage that Phil Mickelson admitted he felt real pressure, especially facing one of LIV’s longest hitters, 23-year-old David Puig. After the match play against Puig, Mickel

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