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Phil
Mickelson will make his annual pilgrimage to the Aberdeen Asset
Management Scottish Open this summer, looking to regain the title he won
in dramatic fashion in 2013 as the tournament heads to Gullane Golf
Club for the first time from July 9-12.
Mickelson’s
next visit to East Lothian will have special resonance for the 44 year
old Californian, as it brings him within hailing distance of Muirfield,
where he followed up his Scottish Open success by landing The Open
Championship seven days after winning at Castle Stuart Golf Links.
The
Championship Course at Gullane – a unique composite of the No.1 and
No.2 courses – will be the location for Mickelson’s latest start in the
event which continues its rotation round some of Scotland’s most
esteemed venues.
Mickelson
recently showed in Augusta that his competitive desire burns as
brightly as ever as he and Justin Rose – the reigning champion who will
be defending at Gullane – chased home Jordan Spieth in the Masters
Tournament, eventually sharing the runner-up podium.
Two
years ago, Mickelson beat South African Branden Grace in a play-off to
set up his successful assault on a first Claret Jug and vindicated his
decision to take up residence in Scotland the week before The Open.
The
five-time Major Champion will be making his 12th appearance in the
Scottish Open since the start of the new millennium and his sixth in
succession.
With
the great and good of the golfing world set to descend upon St. Andrews
for the year’s third Major a week later, and in light of his fond
memories of competition in Scotland, there can be little surprise that
Mickelson is excited to be heading back to the Home of Golf.
“I’m
happy to be coming back for the Scottish Open again this year and
looking forward to playing Gullane,” said Mickelson ahead of this
summer’s event, which will also mark Aberdeen Asset Management’s fourth
year as title sponsor of a tournament which they and the Scottish
Government have agreed to support until 2020.
“I’ve
heard a lot about the course - saw it when I was practising at
Muirfield before The Open a couple of years ago and am really looking
forward to playing it.
“Winning
the Scottish Open was a breakthrough that really helped me the next
week at The Open Championship, but I have many great memories of playing
the Scottish over the last ten years or so and I’m sure I’ll add to
those in these two weeks in July.”
Prior
to his play-off success two years ago at Castle Stuart Golf Links,
Mickelson came close to tasting victory at the event in 2007, where he
eventually finished runner-up to Frenchman Gregory Havret after extra
holes. Last year he finished in a tie for 11th place behind Rose, thanks
to a closing 65 at Royal Aberdeen.
Mickelson
will be joined 20 miles east of Edinburgh by a glittering cast of
performers from around the globe, including defending champion Rose, as
he looks to fine tune his game ahead of The Open.
A
season ticket for the 2015 Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open can
be purchased for £70 in advance of the tournament, a saving of £10 on
admission at the gate. Adult day tickets are currently priced at £30,
rising to £35 on the gate.
Concessions
(60 and over) start at £50 for a season ticket and £20 for any one day
tickets, if purchased in advance. Under-16s accompanied by an adult are
admitted free of charge, and all car parking is also free. Entry to the
Pro-Am on Wednesday is £12 in advance, and £15 on the day.
To book tickets, visit www.europeantour.com/tickets or call 0800 023 2557.
Corporate Hospitality Packages are also available, please contact Robert Gordon on 01344 840538 or email rgordon@europeantour.com to request a brochure.
Further information can also be found at www.aamscottishopen.com or @AAMScottishOpen
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