Mickelson's absence from Memorial

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Anyone know why Phil didn't play in Jack's tournament?

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Anyone know why Phil didn't play in Jack's tournament?

i dont know but it seems rude....lots of rumors about trouble at home...Jack has to feel snubbed

[Thrash13]

Ok, here goes. It all has to do with his U.S. Open preparation. And Mickelson hasn't played Memorial since 2002 or something like that.

He had planned on playing there this year, however, Pinehurst #2 closed on Tuesday to the public instead of Monday as originally planned.

If it had been closed on Monday, Phil could have gotten his practice round in at Pinehurst, then he could have made it to Memorial for his regular practice round and Pro-Am. Since he is the 4th ranked player in the world, he is expected to play in the weekly pro-am.

So basically, he dumped off Memorial because Pinehurst was closed to the public a day late and that's also why he played Colonial instead..

Hope that answer some stuff.

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i dont know but it seems rude....lots of rumors about trouble at home...Jack has to feel snubbed

I had heard stories about trouble in paradise as well. Didn't know if there was anything ot them. One involved paternity suit which prevented him from setting foot in Ohio.

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I had heard stories about trouble in paradise as well. Didn't know if there was anything ot them. One involved paternity suit which prevented him from setting foot in Ohio.

i heard sports illustrated is holding a disparaging article about phil's follies and that many of the well know gambling issues may be amy's...