Mickelson Gives All Clear To Teeing-Up In Career Builder Challenge.

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La Quinta Resort, CA …

Five-time Major winning Phil Mickelson has given the thumbs-up to teeing up in this week’s Career Builder Challenge and his opening event of 2017.

There had been doubt of Mickelson’s appearance in the $US 6.1m event given he underwent surgery for a sports hernia on Oct. 19 and again on Dec. 12.

However the Tournament Ambassador said he’s fit enough to compete.

Phil Mickelson gives the all clear to his return to competition at this week's Career Builder Challenge. (Photo - PGA of America)

Phil Mickelson gives the all clear to his return to competition at this week’s Career Builder Challenge. (Photo – PGA of America)

“I feel good and I want to play,” said Mickelson.

“I don’t know where my game is, but I figure the only way to find out is to play.”

Mickelson has not competed since the Ryder Cup and over three months ago.

Though he has been hitting balls since Jan. 12 and is playing a practice round today, ahead of his 8:40 a.m. tee time tomorrow at La Quinta Country Club with Rory Sabbatini and Hunter Mahan.

And Mickelson has fond memories of this week’s three-course venue having finished third a year ago.

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