Mickelson to compete in Texas

Phil Mickelson will compete in the EDS Byron Nelson Championship despite missing Wednesday's pre-tournament pro-am.

PGA Tour rules state that a player missing a pro-am is automatically disqualified from the tournament, except for "extenuating circumstances".

Mickelson had planned to fly into town in his private jet late Tuesday night from nearby Little Rock, Arkansas, but the Dallas Love Field airport was closed due to severe thunderstorms. He arrived shortly after 11am on Wednesday and although Mickelson was happy to play an afternoon pro-am, the organisers decided not to rearrange the tee times.

"Phil was prepared to play in the afternoon. It wasn't his decision not to play," said Mickelson spokesman TR Reinman.