His inability to win a major event earned him fame beyond the sport of golf, and when Phil Mickelson finally won the Masters, it was a front page story. Known as Lefty for his distinct left-handed swing, the affable Mickelson is the PGA Tour's most recgonizable face this side of
Tiger Woods.
Sports Illustrated will announce its choice for Sportsman of the Year on Dec. 1. Here's one of the nominations for that honor by an SI writer. Phil Mickelson started and finished this year with some spectacular golf. He opened 2009 with victories on two of the Tour's best courses, Riviera and Doral, and then at the Masters shot a thrilling final round 67 that didn't quite earn him another green ...
Publ.Date : Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:54:47 GMTSHANGHAI (AP) — Thousands of fans caused a bottleneck at the entrance to the HSBC Champions, all of them eager to see the Sunday showdown at Sheshan International between Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods.
Publ.Date : Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:00:43 GMTSHANGHAI (AP) — Phil Mickelson was unwinding from a day of high energy and quick turnarounds, one that took him from a two-shot deficit against Tiger Woods to a two-shot lead over the final eight holes Saturday in the HSBC Champions.
Publ.Date : Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:58:48 GMT
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Although Phil is well-known for his left-handed golf swing, he is actually right-handed.
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