A lightening strike and ensuing hotel fire left golf great Phil Mickelson's participation in the final round of the BMW Championship at Medinah in some doubt
The 49-year-old American is staying like many other players and officials at the Eaglewood Hotel, close to the course, but surely reckoned without it being struck by lightning Sunday morning.A fire ensued after the strike, with the Chicago fire department arriving on the scene to put it out, but also evacuating the hotel guests, including Mickelson.
— Phil Mickelson August 18, 2019 With a scheduled early tee off time at 10.52 am local, Mickelson was left without his clubs and clothes and used social media to share his dilemma.Fortunately, 'Lefty' was allowed back in just in time and arrived at the course with about half an hour to spare for this fourth round, needing a miraculous charge up the field to have any chance of making the top 30 qualifying for the Tour Championship finale at East Lake next week.
— Peggy Kusinski August 18, 2019 Read MoreSadly, after his early morning hiatus, Mickelson could find little inspiration in his final round and still searching for the form that saw him win for the 44th time on the PGA Tour at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am back in February. He finished with a one-under-par 71 for five-under overall.Tiger Woods was unable to produce a sustained charge to challenge for a place in the Tour Championship at East Lake next week.
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