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Tiger Woods no longer inevitable on Sundays

Phil Mickelson has beaten Tiger Woods the last five times they have played together in the final round. But never like this. This was a pounding at Pebble Beach. Mickelson shot a 64 on a day when no one else could do better than 67. Woods had a 75 on a day when only four players — none of whom were in...

Posted to Golf International Magazine Online (Weblog) by Golf International on Tue, Feb 14 2012
Phil Mickelson clinches title with closing 64

Phil Mickelson rallied from six shots behind to win for the fourth time at Pebble Beach, a final round made even more memorable by the guy in a red shirt who was among the first to congratulate him Sunday on the 18th green. Turns out that Tiger Woods was just along for the ride. Mickelson closed with...

Posted to Golf International Magazine Online (Weblog) by Golf International on Mon, Feb 13 2012
Kyle Stanley and Phil Mickelson looking to bounce back

Kyle Stanley and Phil Mickelson look forward to fresh starts Thursday in the Phoenix Open. Mark Wilson will want to savor some pleasant memories on his return to the Valley of the Sun. Stanley was eager to get back on the course after a devastating loss at Torrey Pines on Sunday when he had a triple...

Posted to Golf International Magazine Online (Weblog) by Golf International on Thu, Feb 2 2012
Phil Mickelson seeking US Open breakthrough

Early on in his career, Phil ‘The Thrill’ Mickelson was widely regarded as too daring with his dazzling shot-making to flourish at U.S. Opens where a patient approach and pars are always at a premium. Phil Mickelson. © Getty Images While yet to win his national open after 20 attempts, Mickelson has finished...

Posted to Golf International Magazine Online (Weblog) by Golf International on Wed, Jun 15 2011
Mickelson now world no. 3 as Woods falls to 7th

Defending Masters champion Phil Mickelson will head back to Augusta as the man to beat after sealing a superb victory at the Shell Houston Open. He finished the tournament at Redstone Golf Club Tournament Course, Humble, Texas with closing rounds of 63 and 65, 16 under par, which included a run of five...

Posted to Golf International Magazine Online (Weblog) by Golf International on Tue, Apr 5 2011
Phil Mickelson finds form and win in Houston

Phil Mickelson feels pretty confident about his game heading into the Masters. The defending champion at Augusta outdueled Scott Verplank on Sunday to win the Houston Open by three shots, his first victory since earning his third green jacket last April. And it comes with a notable distinction. The win...

Posted to Golf International Magazine Online (Weblog) by Golf International on Mon, Apr 4 2011
Westwood, Mickelson & McIlroy exit in round two

Upsets and heavy defeats dominated the menu as top seed Lee Westwood, fourth seed Phil Mickelson and seventh-ranked Rory McIlroy tumbled out of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship on Thursday. Mickelson & Fowler. © Getty Images Westwood lost one-down to American Nick Watney in the second round...

Posted to Golf International Magazine Online (Weblog) by Golf International on Fri, Feb 25 2011
Phil Mickelson looking for a big year

One of the more compelling images from Torrey Pines apparently won’t be forgotten anytime soon. Phil Mickelson, in the middle of a five-week stretch of tournaments, took time off to rest Tuesday. That allowed his caddie a chance to sneak over to play golf at Whisper Rock before getting back to work at...

Posted to Golf International Magazine Online (Weblog) by Golf International on Thu, Feb 3 2011
PGA Tour player of the year an open race this year

Americans Jim Furyk, Matt Kuchar, Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson, along with South African Ernie Els, are in the running for the 2010 PGA Tour Player of the Year award, the tour said Tuesday. Matt Kuchar. © Getty Images The elite quintet was nominated by the tour’s player advisory council and player...

Posted to Golf International Magazine Online (Weblog) by Golf International on Wed, Nov 24 2010
Phil Mickelson could be No.1 this week

Phil Mickelson is choosing competition over course conditions as he prepares for the next major. In a year when several players are skipping the Scottish Open, Mickelson tops the field at Loch Lomond, which also features U.S. Open champion Graeme McDowell. A victory by the left-handed American would...

Posted to Golf International Magazine Online (Weblog) by Golf International on Fri, Jul 9 2010

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