Late birdie run keeps Mickelson ahead at Desert Classic


  • Golf
  • Saturday, 19 Jan 2019

Jan 18, 2019; La Quinta, CA, USA; Phil Mickelson plays his shot from the ninth tee during the second round of the Desert Classic golf tournament at PGA West - Nicklaus Tournament Course. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - Phil Mickelson birdied four of his last five holes on Friday to remain in front after two rounds of the Desert Classic in southern California.

Mickelson, who came up a shot shy of a 59 in his first round played at La Quinta Country Club, carded a four-under 68 at the Nicklaus Tournament Course to move to 16-under 128, two strokes ahead of Australian Curtis Luck (66).

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