By winning the USPGA yesterday at Kiawah Island, SC, Phil Mickelson became at almost 51 years old the oldest golfer to land a Major, the sixth of his career. Here are some statistics illustrating the incredible longevity at the highest level of "Lefty".

MICKELSON, THE LEGEND IS ALWAYS LIVING

Phil Mickelson in the arms of his brother and caddy Tim, just after his victory. @ pgatour.com

 

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CONSECUTIVE YEARS IN THE WORLD TOP 50 *

1 / MICKELSON Phil: 25 years old (1993-2018)

2 / FURYK Jim:20 years old (1996-2016)

3 / WOODS Tiger: 18 years old (1996-2014)

3 / ELS Ernie: 18 years old (1992-2010)

5 / SINGH Vijay: 17 years old (1992-2009)

6 / PRICE Nick: 16 years old (1987-2003)

6 / LOVE III Davis: 16 years old (1990-2006)

6 / SCOTT Adam:16 years old (2001-2017)

9 / OLAZABAL José-Maria:15 years old (1987-2002)

10 / COUPLES Fred: 14 years old (1986-2000)

10 / NORMAN Greg: 14 years old (1986-2000)

* Classification at the end of each season. The world ranking was introduced in 1986.

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CAPACITY TO WIN EACH YEAR AMONG THE LEGENDS *

1 / MICKELSON Phil: 24 seasons with at least one victory (1991-2021). Still in business

2 / NICKLAUS Jack: 20 seasons with at least one victory (1962-1986)

3 / BALLESTEROS Severiano:19 seasons with at least one victory (1976-1995, most on the European circuit)

4/ WOODS Tiger: 18 seasons with at least one victory (1996-2019). Still in business

4 / PALMER Arnold: 18 seasons with at least one victory (1955-1973)

6/ FALDO Nick:16 seasons with at least one victory (1977-1997, most on the European circuit)

7 / PLAYER Gary: 15 seasons with at least one victory (1958-1980)

7/ TREVINO Lee: 15 seasons with at least one victory (1968-1985)

9 / WATSON Tom: 13 seasons with at least one victory (1972-1998)

* Players who have won at least 5 Majors in the modern era.

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LAPS OF TIME BETWEEN FIRST AND LAST WIN (on the PGA or European Tour) AMONG THE LEGENDS *

1 / MICKELSON Phil:30 tons (1991-2021), still active

2 / NICKLAUS Jack: 24 years old (1962-1986)

2 / WATSON Tom:24 years old (1974-1998)

4/ WOODS Tiger: 23 years (1996-2019), still active

5/ PLAYER Gary: 20 years old (1958-1978)

6/ BALLESTEROS Severiano: 19 years old (1976-1995, most on the European circuit)

6/ FALDO Nick:19 years old (1977-1996, most on the European circuit)

8/ PALMER Arnold: 18 years old (1955-1973)

9 / TREVINO Lee:16 years old (1968-1984)

* Players who have won at least 5 Majors in the modern era.

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