The World’s #6 ranked golfer, Phil Michelson will play in next week’s Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Florida. The addition was made to Mickelson’s schedule after he finished 55th out of 66 at the WGC-Cadillac Championship, his worst finish in seven months. “I need a little bit more competitive golf. I’ve got some work to do,” he said.
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Mickelson to play in the Arnold Palmer Invitational
Monday, March 14th, 20112010 U.S. Open – Round 2 Recap
Friday, June 18th, 2010What a difference a day makes! Phil Mickelson rallied with 5 birdies in the first 8 holes and another on #11 for a final score of 66 in Round 2, placing him one shot behind the leader, Graeme McDowell, who posted a 68. That’s a nine shot variance from Round 1 where he shot a birdie-free round of 75. Mickelson’s score of 66 is just one shot shy of the U.S. Open record lowest score at Pebble Beach. Phil’s focus is that of Bobby Jones…. “play against old man par”…. and that’s exactly what Phil did during today’s round finishing tied for second and placing him in great position for the rest of the tournament.
Tiger Woods finished at +4 with a round of 72. He had 3 birdies and 4 bogeys after his birdie-free Round 1. He’s right in the middle of the pack for the weekend. If he can rally in Round 3 like Phil did today, he’ll be right in the hunt. “ I’m right there in the championship,’’ he said. “I just need to make a few more birdies, a few more putts on the weekend and I’ll be right there.” If Phil and Tiger can get in the groove, Round 3 will prove to be exciting.
Other notable finishes: The “young gun”, Ryo Ishikawa, posted an even par 71 to maintain his second place finish for Round 2. Ernie Els posted a 68, moving him from #27 to tied for second. Dustin Johnson shot a 70 finishing tied for second.
U.S. Open – Round 1 Recap
Thursday, June 17th, 2010The U.S. Open seemed to be a challenge for the majority of the field during Round 1 at Pebble Beach. Both Woods and Mickelson shot a birdie-free round; a first in any PGA Tour round. Mickelson posted a 75; his first round in on the PGA Tour without a birdie since the first round of the 2007 U.S. Open. On the other hand, Woods posted a 74, his first birdie-free round during a PGA Tour Major since the 2003 Masters. So how do they fare in the overall standings? All in all, not too bad; both are in the top half of the field in scoring.
Only three players posted a score under 70: Shaun Micheel, 69; Paul Casey, 69; Brendon de Jonge, 69. One of the lead “young guns”, Ryo Ishikawa, posted a respectable 70. (At age 18, Ishikawa, holds seven Japan Tour championships.) Along with Ishikawa, Cabrera-Bella, Choi, Weir, Poulter, and Cejka posted a first round of 70.
The late afternoon created a challenge for all on the putting surface. The fast, bumpy poa challenged the world’s best players. Those that are teeing off in the morning for Round 2 should find a kinder course on the greens.
Mickelson Wins 3rd Masters for the Family
Monday, April 12th, 2010The 2010 Masters was one of the most exciting tournaments in years. Phil Mickelson was in his element and demonstrated his true talent by winning his third green jacket in the past six years. Mickelson played a phenominal tournament with 67 – 71 – 67 – 67 finishing at -16. Going into Round 3, he was 2 strokes off the lead, but on the back nine he showed his skill while holing an 8-footer for eagle at the 13th hole, a wedge from 141 yards for another at No. 14 and narrowly missing a third from 87 yards at No. 16 by inches resulting in another round of 67. “This is the way I expect to play, but … I haven’t played this way in a long time, and I feel great about my game,” Mickelson said. “I’m hitting a lot of good iron shots, driving the ball well, and feel very confident with the putter, even on some treacherous greens, and I’ve made a bunch of putts.”
Mickelson’s family’s presence at the Masters helped to make his winning extra special. His wife, Amy, and their three children joined him on the 18th hole on Sunday sharing in Phil’s victory. Amy Mickelson has been battling breast cancer for the better part of the past year and has not attended any of Phil’s tournaments since her diagnosis. “This has been a very special day and a very special week,” Mickelson said. “And to have Amy and my kids here to share it with, I can’t put into words. It just feels incredible, especially given what we’ve been through in the last year — to be able to share this kind of joy means a lot to us.”
Going into the Masters, Mickelson had not had a victory on the 2010 PGA Tour. The last time he went to the Masters without a seasonal victory was in 2003. This year was different. Despite all the publicity around Tiger Woods’ return to golf at the 2010 Masters, Phil did not let the Woods saga overshadow his phenominal performance during the past four days. Adored by the fans, Phil’s performance made them fall in love all over again. He’s not only personable but also a very talented golfer and the number 2 ranked golfer in the world. His 3rd Masters win was a heartfelt experience for not only Phil and his family, but also all that shared in the moment.
Micklelson has played in eighteen Masters Tournaments and has had 13 top 10 finishes. Here’s a look at Phil’s Masters performances:
| Year | To Par | Finish |
| 2009 | -9 | 5 |
| 2008 | -2 | T-5 |
| 2007 | +11 | T-24 |
| 2006 | -7 | 1 |
| 2005 | -3 | 10 |
| 2004 | -9 | 1 |
| 2003 | -5 | 3 |
| 2002 | -8 | 3 |
| 2001 | -13 | 3 |
| 2000 | -2 | T-7 |
| 1999 | -3 | T-6 |
| 1998 | -2 | T-12 |
| 1997 | +5 | Missed Cut |
| 1996 | -6 | 3 |
| 1995 | -8 | T-7 |
| 1993 | +3 | T-34 |
| 1991 | +2 | T-45 |
Not bad for a lefty! Congratulations to Phil for an outstanding Masters!
Posted by Marilyn Harris
Mickelson Wins the TOUR Championship and Woods Wins the FedEx Cup
Sunday, September 27th, 2009Round 4 of the TOUR Championship proved to be all about Phil Mickelson with his bogey-free round of 65 for a -9 finish. This tournament was all about putting! From round one with Sean O’Hair’s putting expertise thanks to a tip from Tiger and Tiger’s missed putts in round two and Kenny Perry’s and Phil’s impressive putting in round three. Round 4 brought out the best of Phil with a hot putter and solid tee shots he moved from tied for 3rd to winning status for the tournament. His victory today moved him from the 14th top seed in the FedEx Cup standings to No. 2 in points and No. 2 in world rankings. He birdie holes 3 (15 feet), 4 (30 foot), 8 (tap in), 8, 9 (12 foot), and 16 (chip-in). Financially, it was a great day for Phil, too. He won $1.35 million for the TOUR Championship and another $3 million for his second place finish in the FedEx Cup. Despite his 6 week furlough to care for his wife and mother, both diagnosed with cancer, Phil proved today why he is the No. 2 player in the world. Congratulations Phil!
Tiger Woods finished in second place for the TOUR Championship with a round of 70 for a -6 for the tournament. His second place finish won him the FedEx Cup title with a total of 4,000 points and a little extra cash…$10 million. Tiger played in 17 PGA events this season to lead the way to his victory. He moved from the 142nd seeded position in FedEx Cup points to No. 1 throughout the 2009 season. Here’s how he accumulated points:
- The TOUR Championship – Earned 1,500 – Total To Date 4,000 (after points were reset)
- BMW Championship – Earned 2,500 – Total To Date 7,196
- Deutsche Bank Championship – Earned 315 – Total To Date 4,696
- The Barclays – Earned 950 – Total To Date 4,381
- PGA Championship – Earned 330 – Total To Date 3,431
- WGC-Bridgestone Invitational – Earned 550 – Total To Date 3,101
- Buick Open – Earned 500 – Total To Date 2,551
- British Open Championship – Earned (Cut) 0 – Total To Date 2,051
- AT&T National – Earned 500 – Total To Date 2,051
- U.S. Open Championship – Earned 101.333 – Total To Date 1,551
- The Memorial Tournament – Earned 500 – Total To Date 1,449
- The PLAYERS Championship – Earned 94 – Total To Date 949
- Quail Hollow Championship – Earned 135 – Total To Date 855
- Masters Tournament – Earned 98 – Total To Date 720
- Arnold Palmer Invitational – Earned 500 – Total To Date 622
- WGC-CA Championship – Earned 75.75 – Total To Date 122
- WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship – Earned 46.563 – Total To Date 47
This is Tiger Wood’s second FedEx Cup win since its initiation in 2007. In 2008, Tiger did not play due to surgery on his left knee. What a comeback! Congratulations, Tiger, on your FedEx Cup win!
Posted by Marilyn Harris
The TOUR Championship – Round 3
Saturday, September 26th, 2009Is the TOUR Championship being over shadowed by the significance of player position for the FedEx Cup? Being the fourth playoff tournament of the FedEx Cup, there seems to be far more emphasize and speculation on who’s going to win the FedEx Cup versus who’s going to win the TOUR Championship, the final PGA tournament of the regular season and final tournment that determines the money list for the season. So after Round 3, let’s see how the players fair for the TOUR Championship and the FedEx Cup.
Kenny Perry shot a 64 (-8) and leads the tournment by 2 strokes over Tiger Woods who shot a 69 (-6). If Perry should win the TOUR Championship in order for him to win the FedEx Cup, too, there would need to be a 3-way tie for 2nd and this tie could not include Tiger or Stricker. Another scenario might be that Tiger finishes in a 3-way tie for 3rd or worse and neither Stricker or Furyk finish solo for 2nd place. What’s the probability of Perry taking it all?
Tied at 4 under are Phil Mickelson with a 66 (-4) and Sean O’Hair with a 70 (-4) followed by Steve Marino (67) and Padraig Harrington (71) both at 3 under. With Mickelson tied for 3rd and being the No. 14 seeded player within the FedEx Cup standings, what scenario would have to play out for him to win both the TOUR and the FedEx Cup? Tiger would need to finish in 8th position or worse in order for Phil to win both the TOUR Championship and the FedEx Cup.
Now, on the otherhand, if O’Hair were to win the TOUR Championship, what would it take for him to win the FedEx Cup too? Tiger Woods would need to finish in a 3-way tie for 2nd or worse and Steve Stricker ties for 2nd or worse. So many possibilities. What’s your prediction for the winner of the FedEx Cup?
Posted by Marilyn Harris
