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Phil Mickelson returning to Greenbrier Classic

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WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS -

Phil Mickelson is returning to The Greenbrier Classic for the second straight year.

Mickelson also announced Tuesday at The Players Championship at Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., that he is joining Greenbrier Resort owner Jim Justice and their wives in hosting a two-day fundraiser later this year to benefit military personnel.

The Birdies for the Brave event will take place Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at TPC Sawgrass. It will include a pro-am, dinner and country music concert.

The Greenbrier Classic will be held July 5-8 in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va.

Last year Mickelson played in a pro-am with Justice at the Greenbrier Classic. But Mickelson saw his streak of 17 straight made cuts end, prompting him to call the setup on the Old White TPC Course "brutally difficult."

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