VABills Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Not sure where your resentment for Mickelson is coming from but he's got a tour record that most tour players would be happy to retire with. By your measure, he's a failure because he's not ranked #1, that's just absurd. You need to research his rankings as well, I believe he's been ranked #2. As for labeling him a choke artist, I'm not sure that's entirely accurate. There are some rather good golfers on tour and sometimes they just play better! He's let a couple get away from him but he's far from a "choke artist". The announcers have a "love fest" for him because he is one of the least pretentious, most accomodating guys on tour. He's also a HUGE NFL fan. 407705[/snapback] Well in my opinion he comes across as a pompous ass, and a lot too contrived. IMHO he is one of the least likeable players on the tour because of the "show" he puts on. So what if he is a football fan. So am I, doesn't make me anymore likeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Big putt for Phil....gotta be tough to stand over that 3 footer right out of the gate. Golf on CBS now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sound_n_Fury Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Nice guy's.....finish first. Congrats, Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Congrats Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taterhill Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 No, he is just a little too "funny" for me. Can't stand Phil and his sh-- eating grin. Plus the fact that he and a lot of folks that try to pass him off as the best golfer. The guy has lucked into one major and pretty much been a choke artist his whole career. He has never even broken into the top 3 players in the world, and never been the #1 golfer. He reminds me too much of the love fest that announcers have for people like Michael Vick. 407639[/snapback] what a suprise...VA talking nonsense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 what a suprise...VA talking nonsense 407821[/snapback] I see the retards are out today. Morning tatertot. Did you have a good weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Two clutch birdies on 18 in two separate majors should pretty much eliminate the whole idea of Phil being a choker. Trivia: At what age did Ben Hogan win his first major? Answer: 34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tomcat Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 I couldn't be happier....I'm glad he won... This guy is a class act.....and a Bills Fan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taterhill Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 I see the retards are out today. Morning tatertot. Did you have a good weekend? 407824[/snapback] actually it was a great weekend..had a great time with many friends and family...probably something you cannot relate to....so before I go back to work...let me get your over-rated list straight...Phil Mickelson and Cal Ripken Jr...any other superstars that need to be added to your list... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taterhill Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 I like that Phil won, but was actually rooting for Steve Elkington...guy is one of the greatest interviews in sports, and has had a rough go at it with injuries and sickness...good to see him back in the mix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linksfiend Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Tiger has to be kicking himself for going at #17 on Fri and Sat. It cost him at least two, and probably three strokes. Along with the unusual three putt on 18 on Sat, he could've claimed his 11th Major. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 I don't root for Phil. Right now, I wouldn't even say he's in the top three golfers in the PGA. I'd rank them: 1) Tiger - Can't stand the guy, but it's a fact. 2) Vijay - If he could just putt, he'd be #1. 3) Goosen - Say what you willa bout him, the man has icewater in his veins. Mickelson would make my top 10 but that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Well in my opinion he comes across as a pompous ass, and a lot too contrived. IMHO he is one of the least likeable players on the tour because of the "show" he puts on. So what if he is a football fan. So am I, doesn't make me anymore likeable. 407710[/snapback] I know a lot of guys who know Phil Mickelson (who either played golf quite a bit with him, went to ASU with him, know him from Phoenix or have spent some substantial time with him). In all my years I have never heard one bad word about him, and he's known around town as an absolutely great, nice guy. He is, however, also known as dumb as a bag of hammers, which may account for the sh---eating grin. He is not thought of as being pretentious in any way, and actually is known to be quite humble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewPort71 Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Congrats Lefty !!! What a great pitch out of the tall grass on 18 !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Mickelson has more wins that Goosen, and has the same # of majors. I think Retif is good, but he just doesn't have the wins that Mickelson has. I don't disagree with you #1 and #2. I don't root for Phil. Right now, I wouldn't even say he's in the top three golfers in the PGA. I'd rank them: 1) Tiger - Can't stand the guy, but it's a fact. 2) Vijay - If he could just putt, he'd be #1. 3) Goosen - Say what you willa bout him, the man has icewater in his veins. Mickelson would make my top 10 but that's it. 407849[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Mickelson has more wins that Goosen, and has the same # of majors. I think Retif is good, but he just doesn't have the wins that Mickelson has. I don't disagree with you #1 and #2. 407875[/snapback] That and he's a lefty. I can't stand golfing with left-handers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuben Gant Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 You have to love Phil's game. He is always trying to score. When the obvious choice is to lay-up Phil is thinking, "How close can I get to the pin?" How can you not love that approach to the game when it works. In football terms, he goes for it on 4th down more than any other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sound_n_Fury Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 You have to love Phil's game. He is always trying to score. When the obvious choice is to lay-up Phil is thinking, "How close can I get to the pin?" How can you not love that approach to the game when it works. In football terms, he goes for it on 4th down more than any other. 407957[/snapback] That probably has something to do with the "bag of hammers" reference in a prior post! I got a kick out of his kids celebrating on the 18th green, and enjoy the "family man" aspect of the way he carries himself. If he knew how to play smart golf, he'd be more effective, though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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