Phil Mickelson preps for the U.S. Open with a hole-in-one in Jim Nantz’s awesome backyard

Phil Mickelson needs just one win at the always-difficult U.S. Open to complete the career grand slam, and maybe what he did in Jim Nantz’s backyard is a sign of good things to come when the 2019 event comes to Pebble Beach next week.

Nantz, as you may recall, owns a home at Pebble Beach. And in the backyard of the CBS broadcasting legend’s house is a replica of the iconic par-3 No. 7 at the course. A few people have nailed a hole-in-one there, including his colleague Nick Faldo. There’s even an engraved plaque there with names of those who have made a hole-in-one.

It’s time to get the plaque updated with Lefty’s name:

From dropping bombs 💣 to dropping the mic 🎤

Dropping hole-in-ones on Pebble Beach #7 (in Nantz’s yard) is how I get ready for the US Open! #KARMA #sidesauce pic.twitter.com/IyvuyUWFtH

— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) June 5, 2019

Here’s Faldo’s shot in 2018:

A moment unlike any other @GolfonCBS #CasaNantz Yes, this his backyard ! #HoleInOne pic.twitter.com/7C1ghoJ5J3

— Sir Nick Faldo (@NickFaldo006) February 10, 2018

Billy Horschel did it too:

Ace! @BillyHo_Golf sinks a hole-in-one at Jim Nantz’s backyard replica of the 7th hole at Pebble Beach during the #NetJetsCup. #OnlyNetJets pic.twitter.com/RH6fIjgAGp

— NetJets (@NetJets) February 13, 2018

And Nantz taking a shot:

Jim Nantz has a replica hole of the Par 3 7th at Pebble Beach in his backyard with the Masters theme on a continuous loop. Magical. pic.twitter.com/5YVKIeCBeC

— Shooter McGavin (@ShooterMcGavin_) February 10, 2018

Best. Backyard. Ever.