Mickelson forced to evacuate after lightning causes hotel fire

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Phil Mickelson was forced to evacuate his hotel Sunday morning after it was struck by lightning and caught fire.

Lefty is scheduled to tee off at the BMW Championship at 11:52 a.m. ET. While there was initial fear that he may miss his time, Tim Mickelson, Phil's brother and caddie, told Golf Channel's Nick Menta that he was allowed back into his hotel room and will make his time.

Mickelson currently sits T47 at 4-under at Medinah Country Club in Illinois.

Even in a rather serious situation, Phil was able to poke fun at himself.

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