When the first ball was struck at the US PGA Championship last Thursday, a career grand slam looked tantalisingly close for Jordan Spieth. By the time he was finishing in a tie for 30th at Kiawah Island, you remembered why only an elite few have won all four major championships. Phil Mickelson will be next to have a crack, rejuvenated by his historic triumph at the age of 50 on Sunday night. He needs “only” next month’s US Open to complete the set, but he will be hard pressed to do in one week at Torrey Pines what has eluded him so painfully throughout his career. SponsoredIt feels close, but the history books suggest otherwise.

Source: The Times May 25, 2021 06:45 UTC