Mickelson, Lahiri among 4 added to Presidents Cup

File-This Oct. 8, 2015, file photo shows United States' Phil Mickelson reacting to his putt on the 17th green during his foursome match at the Presidents Cup golf tournament at the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea, in Incheon, South Korea. Mickelson was a captain's pick to be play in the Presidents Cup later this month at Liberty National. (AP Photo/Woohae Cho, File) File-This Oct. 8, 2015, file photo shows United States' Phil Mickelson reacting to his putt on the 17th green during his foursome match at the Presidents Cup golf tournament at the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea, in Incheon, South Korea. Mickelson was a captain's pick to be play in the Presidents Cup later this month at Liberty National. (AP Photo/Woohae Cho, File)

By Associated Press September 6, 2017 1 min read

Phil Mickelson has been selected as a captain’s pick for the Presidents Cup and will be on a U.S. team for the 23rd consecutive time.

Anirban Lahiri of India was picked to play for the International team second time, and it might be just as meaningful.

U.S. captain Steve Stricker used his two picks on Mickelson and Charley Hoffman, who was narrowly bumped out of the top 10 automatic qualifiers in the final week. Mickelson tied for sixth at the TPC Boston on Monday to finish at No. 15 in the Presidents Cup standings.

Mickelson was No. 30 when picked for the 2015 team.

The surprise was International captain Nick Price taking Lahiri, who missed a short putt on the 18th hole in 2015 that proved pivotal in the Americans winning. Price also selected Emiliano Grillo of Argentina.