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by Brian Floyd • Feb 19, 2012 6:54 PM EST
Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley each needed a birdie on the 72nd hole to force a playoff at the Northern Trust Open, setting up quite the dramatic scene to end the tournament. Bill Haas was already in the clubhouse at 7-under, one shot ahead of Bradley and Mickelson, who were playing in the final group of the day. That's the scene-setter, but what happened on the green was both amazing and hilarious.
Mickelson had a near-impossible putt after leaving his approach left and almost off the green. It was just over 26 feet from the hole, and with a significant break to adjust for. Of course he made it.
But the best part of it all was the reaction. Keep a close eye on the hill behind Mickelson as his putt rolls in. Watch the grown men rolling down the hill like little kids.
Via Awful Announcing
Bradley also made his putt forcing a three-man playoff. Sadly, nobody rolled down the hill after that putt.
Edit: Important gif update!
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Brian Floyd:
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