Mickelson starts early in Colonial’s Wednesday pro-am

Fans seeking to greet Phil Mickelson, a two-time Colonial champ, on his return to the Dean & DeLuca Invitational will need to get an early start in Wednesday’s pro-am.

Mickelson, who last played in Fort Worth in 2010, has been given the earliest tee time off the first tee (6:50 a.m.) in the Wednesday session. The five-time major champion earned Colonial titles in 2008 and 2000.

Emiliano Grillo also will begin his pro-am round at 6:50 a.m. off the 10th tee. Amateur competitors have yet to be assigned to each touring professional.

Other Wednesday pro-am times for other notable participants include Masters champion Sergio Garcia (7:30 a.m., No. 1), Graeme McDowell (7:50 a.m., No. 1), Byron Nelson champ Billy Horschel (8:20 a.m., No. 1), defending Colonial champ Jordan Spieth (noon, No. 1), Brandt Snedeker (12:10 p.m., No. 1), Fort Worth resident J.J. Henry (12:20 p.m., No. 1), two-time Colonial champ Zach Johnson (12:40 p.m., No. 10), Matt Kuchar (12:10 p.m., No. 10), Colleyville resident Ryan Palmer (12:20 p.m., No. 10) and Colleyville resident Chad Campbell (2 p.m., No. 10).

Although speculation has centered on the possibility of celebrity participants in the pro-am, including actor Bill Murray (a participant last year), tournament officials have not confirmed any tee times for amateur participants as of Wednesday afternoon.

For tickets, visit www.deananddelucainvitational.com.

This story was originally published May 23, 2017 at 1:27 PM with the headline "Mickelson starts early in Colonial’s Wednesday pro-am."