From one lefty to another: 2003 champ Mike Weir helps Phil Mickelson with his green jacket.
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Finally! A major relief for Mickelson
The wait is over. Phil Mickelson has won his first major. Lefty birdied the 18th hole at Augusta to beat Ernie Els by one stroke to take home the Masters' green jacket -- and cement his place as the people's champion, says SI.com's Gary Van Sickle.