In a heartbreaking repeat of his 2013 putt to shoot 60 at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, Phil Mickelson’s attempt at 62 at Royal Troon lipped out. Mickelson, who left himself a 20-footer at the 18th to shoot major golf’s unattainable number, saw the putt flirt with falling before staying out.

“It was right in the center of the hole with a foot to go,” Mickelson said. “I don’t know what to say.”

Indeed it was. Here’s the video evidence.

PHIL MICKELSON CAME SO CLOSE TO A LOW MAJOR SCORE OF 62 #THEOPEN PIC.TWITTER.COM/N91YPKELLG

— THE OPEN (@THEOPEN) JULY 14, 2016

“All these highlights, and I feel like crying,” the 2013 Open winner at Carnoustie said after his round. Ultimately, Mickelson’s eight-birdie 63 left him three strokes ahead of Patrick Reed when he returned to the clubhouse.

The inspired performance saw the left-hander card a pair of birdies at 16 and 17 to give himself a shot at firing the lowest round ever in a major championship. He hit 79 percent of fairways and 89 percent of greens (16/18) for the day, needing just 23 putts to get around a mild Troon. The veteran rolled in several from distance. Here’s Mickelson’s birdie putt at the 14th, which moved him into the outright lead at six-under.

WATCH: PHIL MICKELSON’S BIRDIE PUTT ON 14 PUT HIM INTO THE OUTRIGHT LEAD ON SIX UNDER. PIC.TWITTER.COM/OCM4U4XQRY

— THE OPEN (@THEOPEN) JULY 14, 2016

And for those of you who are wondering, here’s the long list of players who have shot 63 in major championships, via PGATour.com.

Of course, many on Twitter were quick to posit that golf’s most vocal 63-in-a-major shooter, Johnny Miller, had committed an act of sorcery.

pic.twitter.com/eTcENjlJo9

— Two Inches Short (@TwoInchesShort) July 14, 2016

We’re not sure. Regardless, a brilliant first-round performance that was millimeters from being the best of all time.