As Johnny Miller might put it, Phil definitely has some huge New York-New Jersey mojo going right now. He was clearly the fan favorite at Bethpage, Shinnecock Hills and Baltusrol; and he played extremely well at all three championships. I'd be surprised if Phil did not contend at Winged Foot.
As for Phil reaching the rarified heights Tiger has, I don't think so. Phil just doesn't seem as ambitious and determined as Tiger, and he is more susceptible to "burn out" than Tiger is.
All this being stated, I am still elated and proud to see Phil reaching the heights which were first predicted of him when he turned pro. I have always hoped and rooted for Phil to build a legacy of greatness...to be remembered as one of the game's all-time greats. And he is well on his way, folks.
Being a lefty myself I know how clutch lefthanded golfers are. I would not put it past Phil to win the grandslam and win the player of the year award.
Being a guy with a hot wife myself I know how clutch golfers with hot wives are. I would not put it past Phil to win the grandslam and win the player of the year award.
Being a guy with a hot wife myself I know how clutch golfers with hot wives are. I would not put it past Phil to win the grandslam and win the player of the year award.
Being a guy who wears a black hat and has no idea what the name on it means myself, I know how clutch golfers who wear black hats and have no idea what the name on it means are. I would not put it past Phil to win the grandslam and win the player of the year award.
I think Phil has a good shot at Winged Foot, but he probably will come up short in the British. But back to the Open, if Phil drives it the way he did at Augusta, he is no doubt going to be the favorite right up there with Goosen, who has turned into Mr. US Open (despite the last round hiccup last year). Should be another great Open in New York.
I think Phil has a good shot at Winged Foot, but he probably will come up short in the British. But back to the Open, if Phil drives it the way he did at Augusta, he is no doubt going to be the favorite right up there with Goosen, who has turned into Mr. US Open (despite the last round hiccup last year). Should be another great Open in New York.
I'm not sure about Goosen...there's always time to get it turned around but he's not been driving it well lately. Phil has of course been doing so, as has Tiger. I'm rooting for another close one down the stretch like we had in '02 at another similarly long, brutally difficult course in the NYC area between those two...except maybe this time they'll play in the same group.
Being a guy who wears a black hat and has no idea what the name on it means myself, I know how clutch golfers who wear black hats and have no idea what the name on it means are. I would not put it past Phil to win the grandslam and win the player of the year award.
Right now Mickelson is leading the PGA in Greens in Regualtion, and he's 2nd in putting.
Those kind of numbers will add up to more wins this season.
No doubt, Phil is hot right now. When he plays those way he's capable of getting a lot of birdies and winning some tournaments. The question is how long can he keep the hot hand. I think the period from now until the U.S. Open will tell us if we are in the midst of watch a player have a real special season or a real good one.
As Johnny Miller might put it, Phil definitely has some huge New York-New Jersey mojo going right now. He was clearly the fan favorite at Bethpage, Shinnecock Hills and Baltusrol; and he played extremely well at all three championships. I'd be surprised if Phil did not contend at Winged Foot.
As for Phil reaching the rarified heights Tiger has, I don't think so. Phil just doesn't seem as ambitious and determined as Tiger, and he is more susceptible to "burn out" than Tiger is.
All this being stated, I am still elated and proud to see Phil reaching the heights which were first predicted of him when he turned pro. I have always hoped and rooted for Phil to build a legacy of greatness...to be remembered as one of the game's all-time greats. And he is well on his way, folks.
The guys has won 28 or so tournaments including three majors. In my mind that already puts him in elite company. And lefty still has about 10 years or so of peak level golf in him if he watches his waistline and stays in halfway decent shape.
Last edited by ce_me_golf : April 12th, 2006 at 05:54 PM.
The guys has won 28 or so tournaments including three majors. In my mind that already puts him in elite company. And lefty still has about 10 years or so of peak level golf in him if he watches his waistline and stays in halfway decent shape.
Interesting to note that since 2004, Phil has 8 wins and 3 majors while Tiger has 9 wins and 2 majors. That's pretty elite.
Last edited by Big Brother Dunk : April 12th, 2006 at 09:45 PM.
The guys has won 28 or so tournaments including three majors. In my mind that already puts him in elite company. And lefty still has about 10 years or so of peak level golf in him if he watches his waistline and stays in halfway decent shape.
Don't get me wrong, cmg, Phil is most certainly building a career which will be remembered as one of the all-time greats.
In referring to Tiger, what I meant was I'm not sure Phil has enough stamina to have 8 or 9-win seasons, or spend ridiculous periods of time at the top of the OWGR.
April 11th, 2006, 10:33 PM
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