(Reuters) - Phil Mickelson was missing his faithful sidekick on Friday, but was unfazed and stayed in contention to finish the second round two strokes behind leader Rory McIlroy at the WGC-Mexico Championship in Mexico City. He is irreplaceable, one of the best in the business, but he’s hurting," five-times major champion Mickelson told Golf Channel after shooting 68 for a seven-under 135 halfway total. "He’s a good player in his own right, a scratch player, understands the game and has caddied for many top players. Mickelson did, however, admit there was one drawback from having his brother around. Deletes fifth paragraph regarding MacKay not missing an event since late 1999)(Reporting by Andrew Both in Cary, North Carolina; Editing by Larry Fine)

Source: The Star March 03, 2017 23:33 UTC