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Why do you have such a hatred for Phil? I just don't get it. Did he shut you down for an autograph once or something?
The guy has more majors than anyone in the game (not including Tiger of course) in the last 35 years. In fact no other golfer in the last 40 years (aside from Faldo, who's won 6) comes close to Mickelson's 6 majors won. He's top-12 all-time in majors won, he's won more majors than any other southpaw in the history of the game. He's now the oldest major champ by quite a lot (as pointed out, beating Boros' age by years).
We pretty much all agree here that there's a strong chance that the guy is a prig...I don't think anyone here even denies he's likely just putting on an act most of the time in the spotlight and he's probably a pretty arrogant guy. You can make that argument.
But arguing that the guy with the second-most majors in the last 35 years is a trash golfer is crazy talk.
Why do you have such a hatred for Phil? I just don't get it. Did he shut you down for an autograph once or something?
The guy has more majors than anyone in the game (not including Tiger of course) in the last 35 years. In fact no other golfer in the last 40 years (aside from Faldo, who's won 6) comes close to Mickelson's 6 majors won. He's top-12 all-time in majors won, he's won more majors than any other southpaw in the history of the game. He's now the oldest major champ by quite a lot (as pointed out, beating Boros' age by years).
We pretty much all agree here that there's a strong chance that the guy is a prig...I don't think anyone here even denies he's likely just putting on an act most of the time in the spotlight and he's probably a pretty arrogant guy. You can make that argument.
But arguing that the guy with the second-most majors in the last 35 years is a trash golfer is crazy talk.
I don't....as I've said before. I have an impatience with the mis-characterization of this oaf as a great golfer. The reaction here to his PGA win was simply over-the-top.
He's been playing a long time and has been the recipient of far more than his share of luck. Heaping praise as a "great golfer" is the crazy talk. You saw what kind of golfer he is at Torrey Pines 3 weeks ago.
As I said to Howard, I'm outta patience and done. Good day.
British Open is upon us and Phil is ranked as a player who can win in everything goes right. Others in that group are Westwood, Woodland, Garcia, Stenson, Day, Fowler, Hoffman so Mickelson has higher expectations by the rankings that the group who would be fortunate to make the cut.
It should be an exciting event. I hope Clarke, Lowry, Mickelson make the cut. I'd like to see their walk up the 18th on Sunday. The crowds over there are very appreciative of former winners, top players who have never won, etc.
In 2011 on the same course the winner was 5 under. Guess who finished 2nd? Yep Mickelson.
Those older guys (Phil, Lee, Darren) who can hang around even par can be a factor.
This field is the hardest to pick a winner for this year of all the majors by far.
Would like to see Casey win it or even Rose. Westwood - any of the Englishmen, really. Sergio winning would be cool but I think his major days are behind him.
Rooting for Morikawa and Mcilroy. But if I have to put money down... it'd be Rahm or Thomas.
Oostie, DJ, Spieth are saying otherwise right now.
DJ and Oosthuizen were on my short list - DJ finished 2nd at Royal SG back in 2011. I know he hasn't been in form but he's going to play on that experience, I think.
Wouldn't mind Spieth winning another Claret Jug either.
I like it too due to all the variables. Weather, terrain, pot bunkers, etc.
Phil couldn't buy a putt early on. Six over after nine I think. History shows when he needs a string he gets aggressive which can be feast or famine. Famine. Now he needs 65 still leaving him at +4. It does not look good for a player who ranks #8 on the all time list with 45 victories.
Tons of players at (-1)(E)(+1) so it's wide open.
Oosthuizen is in a great position due to his major history.
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