Friday, November 11, 2011

Phil Mickelson elected to golf Hall of Fame

U.S. golfer Phil Mickelson listens to a reporter's questions during a press conference in Singapore Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011. Mickelson said he's ready to show off improved play at this week's Singapore Open golf tournament. (AP Photo/Bryan van der Beek)

U.S. golfer Phil Mickelson listens to a reporter's questions during a press conference in Singapore Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011. Mickelson said he's ready to show off improved play at this week's Singapore Open golf tournament. (AP Photo/Bryan van der Beek)

Phil Mickelson of the U.S. lines up his putt in the first round of the Singapore Open golf tournament at the Tanjong Course in Singapore Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011. (AP Photo/Bryan van der Beek)

Phil Mickelson of the U.S. hits the ball from the rough in the first round of the Singapore Open golf tournament at the Tanjong Course in Singapore Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011. (AP Photo/Bryan van der Beek)

Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland shares a laugh with U.S. golfer Phil Mickelson, right, during a press conference ahead of this week's Singapore Open golf tournament in Singapore Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Bryan van der Beek)

U.S. golfer Phil Mickelson speaks during a press conference in Singapore Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011. Mickelson said he's ready to show off improved play at this week's Singapore Open golf tournament. At left is Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland. (AP Photo/Bryan van der Beek)

(AP) ? Four-time major winner Phil Mickelson has been elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame.

The Hall of Fame says Mickelson, who became eligible after turning 40 last year, received 72 percent of votes cast.

Mickelson says it was a "special, cool honor." The three-time Masters champion is playing at the Singapore Open. He says he hopes to win at least 11 more tournaments to give him 50 victories in his career.

PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem says Mickelson is "exactly what you like to see in a player."

Mickelson will be inducted on May 7 at the World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum in St. Augustine, Fla.

Associated Press

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