Mallinger Outmaneuvers Mickelson To Win At Pebble

Wouldn't it be nice to see that headline in Mondays paper?

If no one can challange Tiger, the next best thing is someone taking down Phil.

John Mallinger is a rookie, never won, even on the Nationwide.
Was the medalist in the 2006 first round Q-school qualifier at San Juan Oaks, CA shooting 65 65 the last two days. Then finished high in round two and at the finals to gain his card.

Only 27, from Escondido, CA.

But the big deal for me is, I've been pulling for him ever since that 1st round qualifier which I attended, I've been telling everyone, "Mallinger is a guy to watch, then followed him at the finals, and it's been a big disappointment so far this season only finishing in the money once . . . but now he's hit the big time and is in the news. Not a long hitter but fairly accurate which has helped big time this week with all the wind, have to hit the fairway.

He's going to get a big fat check this week, FedEx points, and he's on his way!

It's not realistic to think that he can outlast Philly Mick or even Sutherland, so 3rd place would be a big deal. Still, we know how Phil can be on final rounds, so just hang in there John, don't make any bogeys, grab a few birdies who knows, you may be the winner.

And if he doesn't win then I want Sutherland to win because he plays G5's the irons I'm playing.

I attended Thursday's ATT and Pebble was WINDY and tough, Spyglass not so bad and Poppy pretty tame. If the wind blows tomorrow at Pebble it's going to be very dicy for everyone, one bad swing can cost the tournament. Look how Furyk blew up on the backside, found the beach.

I agree, and I'd like to see Phil get the US Open monkey off his back.

I personally agree.

Even though I am not Phil's greatest fan, I still would like to see him at his best so he can be another source of challenge for the best golfer in the world!

I'm still trying to figure out why so many people seem to dislike Mickelson so much. Anyhow, I think it's nice to see him back in the winner's circle.

Honestly I think its his attitude, the way trumbles around the course with that idiot smile on his face. And his ignorance towards making stupid mistakes which cost him golf tournaments. He should have 5 + majors and 50 wins by now.

That said, I've always been a Mickelson fan. Its always exciting to watch him swing as hard as he can and go for every shot. I would rather see him win over some no name player any day.

Well we all got our wish today as Phill played great.Do not care who was in tourney or chasing him.Some Stats over 80% of fairways hit and birdied 9 of 18 on Sunday.Nuff said