LPGA joins the Navy, Bivens walks the plank.
2009-07-20 18:14:00 Click here to listen.After LPGA golfers signed a petition rallying for the resignation of Carolyn Bivens with a show of "no confidence", the Tour is now searching for a permanent replacement.Lorena Ochoa, Paula Creamer, Natalie Gulbis and Morgan Pressel were among fifteen golfers concerned about issues facing the LPGA including a loss of seven events since 2007. The latest bailout of the Kapalua Classic was probably the nail in the coffin for Bivens. Morgan Pressel was the winner of the inaugural event and she happens to be the Tour Pro there as well. What a blow for Carolyn Bivens, the first female commissioner in the LPGA's 55-year history!Early in her career with the Tour, Bivens can be credited with establishing guidelines for the protection of players' rights and enhancing the image of the LPGA as young and vital. Remember how viewers USED to see the LPGA?Retired Navy Rear Admiral Marsha Evans has been appointed as the interim commander of the LPGA. With experience serving as...
Woods, Mickelson pairing at U.S. Open? Kodak golf shots worth $1 million, c
2009-06-18 18:10:00 Click here to listen.What do Tiger Woods, Padraig Harrington and Angel Cabrera all have in common? Aside from major victories in 2008, all three will be grouped together during the first two rounds of the 109th U.S. Open.This was a smart pairing by tournament officials as each has a story to tell.Tiger Woods is not only the defending champion (holding off Rocco Mediate and a bum knee) but also held on to victory (and a score of par) in 2002 at Bethpage with Phil Mickelson on his tail. With fourteen majors under his belt, a fresh win at the Memorial and a great family behind him "I couldn?t be happier than where I am right now", Woods is ready to tackle Jack Nicklaus' record."It's five to pass him, four to tie him," Woods said. "I'm healthy enough where I think I can give it a go."Harrington is one of the odds favorites this year (+2500 for a payout potential of US$2500 on every US$100 bet at SBG Global.) Paddy should be as he has won the past two British Open Championships as wel...
Golfer Phil Mickelson?s Wife Amy Diagnosed With Breast Cancer (Photos)
2009-05-20 20:33:00 Golfer Phil Mickelson has canceled his next tournaments (HP Byron Nelson and Crowne Plaza Invitational) where he is the defending champion because his wife Amy Mickeslon was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Amy is expected to undergo major surgery in the next two week. Phil and Amy tied the knot in 1996 and they have three ...
Tiger Woods, Mickelson pairing ignites sparks, Michelle Wie goes to Korea-w
2009-04-14 16:19:00 Click here to listen."You've got to focus through the ficus" and "concentrate on being great!" Although these "Woods of Wisdom" are rhythmically repeated during the new Tiger Gatorade Focus commercial, it didn't seem as if TW took the advice as he could barely control his "band-aid swing" for much of the Sunday Masters rally against Phil Mickelson. Still, the finale averaged a 6.9 rating/12 share with CBS thanking it's lucky stars that Phil and Tiger tied in the third round and that Masters officials were smart enough to realize that the pairing would exude fireworks. Eight years later and the two top golfers in the world did not disappoint with Mickelson firing a record-tying front nine '30' and Tiger playing "catch-up" until the end. Both players lost steam by the eighteenth, called it quits and hastily departed Augusta National before the green jacket was awarded.The question is, what incentive did viewers have to stick around for the bittersweet climax?Many were watching an...
Can Phil Mickelson, Sergio Garcia take number-one status from Tiger Woods?
2009-04-02 19:43:00 One possible way for Phil Mickelson to become the number one PGA Tour golfer in the world, toppling Tiger Woods, is closely tied in to his finish at this weekend's Shell Houston Open. In order to turn his dreams into reality, Mickelson is going to have to sharpen his putting skills.According to his website, Mickelson has improved in all areas of his game except in putts per round. Out of six events, Phil now has two 2009 victories so it appears that the only way Mickelson can lose is if his mental game shatters, which it has been prone to do.Greg Norman believes that Lefty is not as strong as Tiger Woods when it comes to clutch putting and, when it comes PGA Tour dominance, "Tiger's got him on the mental edge and Tiger has got him outside nine feet." Let's not forget that last week's big finale at the Arnold Palmer Invitational came down to Woods' lengthy putt at the seventy-second hole.Although this may appear to be the "Phil and Tiger Show" on the PGA Tour, Sergio Garcia has ...
Phil Mickelson wins bailout money, Ogilvy swaps golf ball mid-hole and matc
2009-03-02 18:32:00 Click here to listen.Until the recent flood of bank bailouts occurred, I'm not sure that the masses knew, or really cared, what financial institutions did with customer funds, so long as the economy was secure. So, in a sense, good came from this massive overhaul as disclosure helped open the eyes of the world to the vast waste and appetence that banks have kept hidden under their veils of secrecy.TMZ recently educated viewers on one such bank, Northern Trust, which spent millions of dollars on the sponsorship and advertising related to it's same-named tournament. Extravagant parties were thrown for hundreds of clients and employees of the company and although local hotels, businesses, entertainers and even tournament winner Phil Mickelson received benefit from the outpouring of capital, it hardly helped put the economy back on track.According to TMZ, a Northern Trust representative stated that operating funds were utilized, not bailout dollars. Of course, that logic seems skewed ...
Phil Mickelson wins bailout money, Ogilvy swaps golf ball mid-hole and matc
2009-03-02 17:27:00 Click here to listen. Until the recent flood of bank bailouts occurred, I?m not sure that the masses knew, or really cared, what financial institutions did with customer funds, so long as the economy was secure. So, in a sense, ...
Mickelson feels good about his ridiculous score. The trick to hitting a mud
2009-02-02 22:05:00 Click here to listen.Mickelson's debut at the FBR Open was more of a fizzle than a roar. Phil not only missed the cut but appeared to be in self-denial as well."It doesn't feel as far off as the score indicates," Mickelson said. "I know the score is ridiculous. But it doesn't feel bad."One interpretation of the above statement may be that, although Phil struck the ball well, it did not go where it was intended, which caused him to search through the cacti on more than one occasion. But Mickelson must have been concentrating his thoughts more on the Arizona Cardinals point spread more than to believe that he wasn't at all rusty, hitting only eight of twenty-eight fairways and flying several greens with his usually faithful lob wedge. At least Phil made it to the finish line at last year's FBR Open before finally succumbing to J.B. Holmes, who came back from the brink of defeat to trounce Mickelson. Come to think of it, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes made an ex...
Sorenstam career cut short, Wie redux. Will Thanksgiving pay off for Mickel
2008-11-24 19:17:00 Click here to listen.Annika Sorenstam?s missed cut at the $1 million dollar ADT Championship resembles the 2008 LPGA season as a whole. As Sorenstam limped through the early rounds, a noticeably hurt Bivens on crutches did the same as she gave her ?State of the Tour? address. Both were frustrated by their final tallies. Sorenstam definitely wanted to ace the finals and Bivens wanted to let everyone know that under her jurisdiction the LPGA was just dandy but neither could muster up the drive needed to do so.The new season will show a loss of three tournaments (to 31) as well as a drop of over $5 million in prize money. To further the bad news, this year?s ending was lackluster at best as top golfers Sorenstam, Ochoa and Pressel all packed their bags early leaving the Asians to save face at the event.To add insult to injury and add to the ineptitude of the LPGA Tour, Annika was randomly selected after her last event for a drug test after already passing one given to her last month. "...
European Tour Shanghai's PGA Tour golfers on road to Dubai. Mickelson swing
2008-11-10 16:21:00 Click here to listen.The European Tour is sending a message to PGA Tour players, loud and clear, that a new era in golf is beginning with the 2009 season.A new spruced-up tour, in which the European Order of Merit has been replaced with "The Race to Dubai" offers a $10 million pie at the end of the season with another shared purse after the season-ending Dubai World Championship.Phil Mickelson may be defending this week at the first stop on the Euro Tour, the HSBC Champions in Shanghai, but guys like Anthony Kim and Camilo Villegas are ready to pounce. Villegas, for example, is not content to just play, he's "definitely going there to win." Mickelson, on the other hand, is hoping that swing changes he has been working on since 2007 will finally take effect. We discuss a few of these swing changes in this week's show.With players like Padraig Harrington, Sergio Garcia and Adam Scott working towards another FedEx Cup-like purse on the European Tour, how soon will it be before golfer...
U.S. Open Pressure-Tiger Woods persevered, Phil Mickelson collapsed and Roc
2008-06-18 10:19:00 Click here to listen. Poor Tiger Woods! Yes, he has won his fourth U.S. Open but was it at the expense of his knee? Is winning a trophy more important that your health? The answer? Season-ending knee surgery with the rest ...
Phil Mickelson Wins 2008 Colonial With Amazing Gap Wedge On #18 Converts Bi
2008-05-26 11:02:00 Phil was up to his old tricks Sunday with some beautiful short game wizardry including an amazing gap wedge to 9 feet on the 72nd hole of the tournament. He convert the putt for birdie and defeated Tim Clark and Rod Pampling by one shot. Phil made 65 of 73 putts within 10 feet I guess he's got his putting back. Check out his shot on 18 as well as some other highlights.
By: Ottawa Golf Blog
Phil Mickelson wins the Crown Plaza International with a Birdie on the Last
2008-05-26 00:27:00 Wow, this has to be one of the best finishes by Phil Mickelson. Remember I did a swing analysis of Phil yesterday and predicted he’d win? Lol… it was a very awesome final hole stretch as Phil made a par on the 15th hole to stay alive, then got out of major tree trouble on the ...
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Phil Mickelson -Approach on #11- These Guys Are Good
2008-05-25 10:32:00 Sometimes these PGA Tour pros hit some amazing shots check out Phil Mickelson's approach shot on #11 in round 1. It's his second shot into a par 5. 256 yds to the green, 283 yds to the hole and he hits an iron to within about 15 feet. He doesn't get the eagle but settles for par. Nice shot Phil!Tags: Phil Mickelson, PGA Tour, Colonial
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Phil Mickelson Front View Swing Analysis
2008-05-25 00:37:00 Phil Mickelson is doing great today over at the Crown Plaza Invitational. Let’s look at his swing and see what kind of great things Phil is doing these days. At address position, you can clearly see the triangle formed by Phil and the angle he is setting up to the iron shot. The angle is not ...
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Phil Mickelson Leads Through 2 Rounds Of 2008 Colonial
2008-05-24 09:25:00 Not surprising Phil Mickelson is leading after 2 rounds of the 2008 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. He's got 5 wedges in his bag this week as well as a hot putter a good combination on a tough course in Forth Worth, Texas. He'll have to continue over the weekend as there's a huge group at -6,-5 and -4. Enjoy this video of Phil's first round.Tags: Phil Mickelson, PGA Tour, 2008 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial
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Phil Mickelson Courage Parody Video
2008-05-21 04:28:00 Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode Lol…this video is funny too… courage, parody, Phil Mickelson
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Two golf swings, putting practice and when Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson d
2008-04-21 16:11:00 Click here to listen. Yesterday the Pope pre-empted golf, proving that religion trumps sport, at least on network television. Whether or not you were interested in Sunday Sermon, broadcasters forced you to watch Pope Benedict XVI at Yankee Stadium, bringing about ...
72nd Golf Masters 2008: Tiger Woods vs Phil Mickelson
2008-04-10 01:53:00 This Thursday in Augusta, Georgia is the start of the 72nd Golf Masters 2008 and while 32 year-old Tiger Woods is going for his fifth Masters title, he is followed closely by Phil Mickelson who won two of the last four titles. Last month Woods ended his seven-event winning streak at the Doral on Easter Monday ...
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2008 Masters Preview
2008-04-08 20:54:00 Everywhere you look, people are previewing the Masters. Granted, my sports world is currently dominated by my excitement for the Frozen four. So, I won't get into too many of the regular issues about the tournament, the players, or the course. I'll keep it short and sweet with what I think will happen at the Masters.What Will Happen at the 2008 Masters1) Tiger Woods will post a top five, but he'll come up short because of cold putting late.2) The winner will either be a repeat champion or a big surprise (maybe a foreigner).3) People will continue to complain (and rightly so) about the abundance of trees down the right side of the 11th fairway.4) Someone will make a back-nine charge to win on Sunday.5) People will complain (and wrongly so) about why old guys like Gary Player, Ray Floyd, Sandy Lyle, etc. should stay home like Nick Faldo because they have no chance of winning.6) The winning score will be -8 or better. The weather forecast looks pretty good, so there will be plenty o...
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SCHEDULE A MEETING WITH PHIL MICKELSON
2008-02-20 04:06:00 For all of the people that have been saying to themselves, ‘how can I schedule a meeting with Phil Mickelson?’, wonder no more. Lefty has teamed up with Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts in an ad campaign that let’s you, yes YOU, get a sit down with the world’s number 2 ranked golfer. From the ...
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Phil Mickelson wins HSBC Champions in China
2007-11-14 16:29:00 Phil Mickelson survived a roller-coaster final round at the Sheshan International Golf Club in China Sunday to win the HSBC Champions, the inaugural event of the European PGA Tour’s 2008 season. read more | digg story
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Pressure creates drama for Phil Mickelson at HSBC Champions, high-tech golf
2007-11-12 16:40:00 Click here to listen. Phil Mickelson earned the title of "Champion of Champions" at the HSBC in China, narrowly defeating two Englishmen in a sudden death showdown. Tiger Woods wasn't in attendance and so Mickelson could also be considered the "Best of ...
Golf Video - Phil Mickelson Swing in Slow Motion
2007-10-04 21:48:00 Download latest version of Flash to view video! title="Download Flash">. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode Check out Phil Mickelson’s swing in slow motion. Great swing! Golf Video, Phil Mickelson, phil mickelson, Slow Motion, slow motion, youtube
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Phil Mickelson becomes the Presidents Cup punching bag
2007-09-27 17:54:00 Phil Mickelson has been getting some bad press as of late. A rumor has turned up on the internet that he fathered a child by an exotic dancer. The "Family Guy" episode which featured wife, Amy, was none too flattering ...
Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods discuss Tour Championship, FedEx Cup
2007-09-14 17:29:00 The Tour Championship is ready to go as the FedEx Cup playoffs come to a close and the top-30 golfers on the PGA Tour head to East Lake in Atlanta for what should be an intriguing battle. Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods will be teeing it up, and before the tournament, they talked about what ...
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Will Phil Mickelson's absence from the BMW Championship hand Tiger Woods th
2007-09-10 17:23:00 Click here to listen. This weekend the news on the PGA Tour wasn't necessarily that Tiger Woods won his fourth BMW Championship, his sixtieth event or even that he is close to overcoming Arnold Palmer's record but, rather, that he has ...
Phil Mickelson withdraws from the BMW Championship
2007-09-06 20:05:00 After winning the Deutsche Bank Championship and taking the lead in the FedEx Cup points standings, Phil Mickelson has withdrawn from this week’s BMW Championship.“This decision was not an easy one to make,” said Mickelson, “and in no way is meant as disrespectful to the Tour or “sending a message” to anyone. I’ve talked for weeks about needing to find a balance between my game, my business affairs and my family and now is the time for me to take some time off.”Mickelson has played four events in the last 30 days and has steadily improved his performance on his way back from a debilitating mid-season wrist injury. Just prior to the Deutsche Bank win he shared seventh place at The Barclays. Only the next four players on the FedEx Cup points list – Steve Stricker, Tiger Woods, K.J. Choi and Rory Sabbatini – can possibly overtake Mickelson this week.“I’m really looking forward to returning to the Tour Championship next week in Atlanta with the momentum I’ve be...
BMW Championship News: Golf- Phil Mickelson withdraws
2007-09-04 23:10:00 Golfer Phil Mickelson has withdrawn from the BMW Golf Championship even though he was able to hold off Tiger Woods in the recent Deutsche Bank Championship and to then beat him. The news that Mickelson withdraws from the BMW Championship is that he believes that he has been let down by Tim Finchem, the PGA ...
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Phil Mickelson Wins Deutsche Bank Championship
2007-09-04 05:53:00 Phil Mickelson won his 32nd PGA Tour title by two shots at the Deutsche Bank Championship in Norton, Massachusetts, on Monday. It was the first victory for Mickelson since The Players Championship in May, when he looked ready to make another run at Woods. Then he injured his left wrist that cost him his summer, and ...
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Phil Mickelson looking for glory in Singapore swing
2007-08-14 19:37:00 Phil Mickelson is desperately seeking a "title" to add to a season saved (as quoted by him) only by his win at the Players Championship. Perhaps the distinction of "Champion of Champions" will fuel his desire to come out on ...
Can Butch Harmon checkmate Tiger Woods using Phil Mickelson?
2007-05-10 22:28:00 Do you think Butch Harmon was bitter when given the "heave-ho" by Tiger Woods? Current teaching professional Hank Haney claimed, "those other instructors never wanted to give us a chance. The result was never going to make them look better." Now ...
Podcast: Will Phil Mickelson be any competition for Tiger Woods in the Fed
2007-01-28 16:33:01 Click here to listen. Vijay Singh began the golf season at the Mercedes-Benz Championship where he showed great form after the holiday layoff. Second in the PGA Tour rotation was Phil Mickelson, who, although a bit rustier than Singh, provided viewers with more than just a glimpse of his spectacular drives and relaxed demeanor. Finally, the time that golf fans have been waiting for is over: Tiger Woods is making his 2007 debut at the Buick Invitational. Taking the "gone skiing" notice from off of his front door, Woods readies himself for the long road ahead where he'll be challenging both Singh and Mickelson for not only top position on the money list but also for the lion's share of FedEx points. Is a $10 million deferred bonus enough to make Tiger Woods get his head into the game or... Could this tournament mark a change in interests for the reigning number-one golfer on the PGA Tour now that he has a child on the way? Will he be able to defend this week's title for the ...
Podcast: We're joining Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson in a
2006-12-02 15:58:02 Both Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson have opted out of the Tour Championship. Tiger says that he needs to recharge his batteries and Phil is still trying to forget his U.S. Open "flop". Now that Barry and I have a year's worth of Golf for Beginners podcasts in the hopper, we have also decided to take a short respite. This occurence doesn't necessarily mean that we aren't going to provide our listeners with quality golf tips and our usual banter. We have compiled a few of our "vintage" podcasts, filled with Tiger tips, Michelle Wie frenzy and ample instruction to keep you satisfied during our break. For example, in June we discussed how Phil Mickelson's course management mistakes can help you play smarter. Click here to listen. And, how can we forget Michelle Wie's attempt to qualify for the U.S. Open at Winged Foot and how LPGA golfers have had to vie for attention amidst the rising young teenager's presence. Click here to listen. Finally, a real "oldie" from the Golf f...
Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Michelle Wie all share PGA i
2006-12-02 15:58:02 Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, even Michelle Wie, have been hot topics this season on the PGA tour but which story has gained the most sympathy, support and readership? Could Phil Mickelson's second Masters triumph be the early gossip leader, where everyone proclaimed "Lefty" as a person likely to complete the elusive Grand Slam? Then, with the untimely demise of Earl Woods, all golf afficionados tuned in to see how Tiger handled himself under the pressure of the calamity. Missing the cut at the U.S. Open, Tiger Woods proved that he was human. We felt for him, hoping that he would return to his former self and he rebounded better than ever. Mickelson again made the news but this time with his hopes of a "Mickel-slam" sidelined by his obvious gamble instead of safe-play at Winged Foot, handing the trophy over on Sunday to unlikely winner Geoff Ogilvy. Another Ryder Cup with yet another dismal display of golf from the American team...no news there. With the disappearance of Micke... |
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