Comments on: Tiger vs. Lefty

By: Frank

Frank — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 17:58:57 +0000

You got to be kidding me ... Now even at this moment is Mickelson even comparable to Woods. Look at the number of events Phil enters that he knows Tiger will not be present. Tiger is the bain of Phil's existence ant Phil knows this. Do you think at the Master's this year, had Phil been matched up with Tiger he would have one?? He would have choked and folded by the 4th hole. And don't talk about Tiger not being a good role model. On the course he is in a zone and may not act "cheesy" like Phil, but no one has done more or will continue to do more with children and golf then Tiger. If Phil had the schedule like Tiger does, he wouldn't even win half the tournaments that he does now. It is like saying that Michael Jordan was not the best player of his time. At anytime during his career, there would be no other person you would want on your team, but did he win the MVP every single one of those years? No, but he was still the best, so for all you "Lefty" fans, wake up and realize who the Greatest is.

By: david

david — Sun, 04 Jun 2006 05:04:24 +0000

Phil is better over the last three years.

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Golf Talk [Episode 020] | The Sand Trap — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 14:30:46 +0000

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By: Mallard T. Drake

Mallard T. Drake — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 05:55:05 +0000

To follow up the "Phil's a phony" thread: I read the most hated athlete article, and it is exactly what I am complaining about. No details, just that everyone seems to dislike the guy for unknown reasons. Does he kick puppies or push old ladies down? I can imagine that he has a strong ego and is quite "me-oriented." What a shock for a world-class athlete! Yeah, fine, he gambles...alot. I imagine he can afford the loses he may incur without endangering the welfare of his family and friends. And gambling is not illegal, in most cases. I think one reason Phil is unpopular with the other Tour members is that I don't think Phil is "one of them" the way Vijay is. Phil is selective about his tournaments, and probably enjoys hanging with his family and friends more than buddying-up to the Tour members. Vijay is out there every week grinding with the rest and hanging out all afternoon on the range. He is more a regular guy and part of the Tour clique. That's my take, anyway. Phil appears to enjoy his time on the course, at least when he is playing well. He has a strong enough relationship with Bones to speak frankly. Bones has been with him since Phil went pro, so Phil can't be too hard to work with. Phil makes an effort to be available to fans and sign autographs. And staged or not, he presents a strong family image. I will take all that, real or not, over an arrogant athlete that doesn't appear to appreciate what he has got and is all attitude, even if that is real.

By: golfanatic

golfanatic — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 18:20:28 +0000

I just wish they both played more tournaments, so I could watch really good golfers play more often. When VJ was #2 in the world he still played almost every weekend. That's MY kind of golfer.

By: Thelbert Hamm

Thelbert Hamm — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 08:46:21 +0000

Just a few words on Tiger's and Phil's behalf. Your are full of xxxx!

Have a nice day.

By: Cody Thrasher

Cody Thrasher — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 22:55:14 +0000

Okay Dokay, I do cheer for the Americans in the Ryder Cup, but I still don't really care for Tiger or Phil. There are 10 other Americans on the team.

Last year at the Presidents Cup, I was happy to see Goosen defeat Tiger Woods in singles, but I was even happier to see the Americans win the Cup.

I don't think the golfer's home country really matters these days. Most of them live in the United States most of the year anyway. So it makes it easier to cheer for them.

I look at a golfer's demeanor when I pick guys to cheer for. A little success doesn't hurt either.

By: Erik J. Barzeski

Erik J. Barzeski — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 20:03:40 +0000

Some more food for thought comes to us from this article: Big Five (and Sergio) in the Past Five Majors

Name      Major   Avg.      Top    Total
          Wins   Finish      5     Wins
Tiger      2       2         5      8
Phil       2      21         2      6
Vijay      0       6.8       2      4
Retief     0       5.6       3      1
Ernie      0      26.5       0      0
Sergio     0      29.4       2      1

Still think Tiger is playing second fiddle to FIGJAM? Phil's only two top-five finishes were when he won. Tiger finished in the top five in ALL FIVE majors (2005 + 2006 Masters).

By: Erik J. Barzeski

Erik J. Barzeski — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 18:25:32 +0000

Mallard, how about the fact that Phil was voted one of the 10 most hated athletes (and the most hated golfer)? It ain't because he wins a lot. How about the conversations people have overheard (on TV) between him and his caddie? How about the truth behind the gambling and the wholesome image Mickelson continues to push on people?

By: Okay Dokay

Okay Dokay — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 17:10:56 +0000

How can you not like Phil and Tiger and pull for all the foreign players. Its not like I dislike the foreign guys but I always root for the players from here. Do you cheer for the European Ryder Cup team as well?