Wells Fargo - Round 4

He had a chance at 58 that day and shot a 59. Fabulous stuff! I have watched him since he was an amateur and played in those events. At the time, he was interesting because he was a clean-cut handsome kid who played awesome golf left-handed. Then when he won a tour event as a college kid, he was always my favorite. They too seldom forget that he played in Tiger's era when stating his wins. I fear that the young players in Rory's time might suffer the same outcome. Phil was the next biggest player and then Tiger came along. Phil has been great considering what he'd have likely done without Tiger.

gophil36 wrote:He had a chance at 58 that day and shot a 59.  Fabulous stuff!  I have watched him since he was an amateur and played in those events.  At the time, he was interesting because he was a clean-cut handsome kid who played awesome golf left-handed.  Then when he won a tour event as a college kid, he was always my favorite.  They too seldom forget that he played in Tiger's era when stating his wins.  I fear that the young players in Rory's time might suffer the same outcome. Phil was the next biggest player and then Tiger came along.  Phil has been great considering what he'd have likely done without Tiger.

I gotta give Johnny Miller credit because I've heard him say on multiple occasions that with out a Tiger Woods Phil Mickelson would have been THE MAN!!!

Some people find fault with Johnny, but I agree with you that I think he's fair to Phil. Even old Faldo is giving Phil some compliments these days.

gophil36 wrote:Some people find fault with Johnny, but I agree with you that I think he's fair to Phil.  Even old Faldo is giving Phil some compliments these days.

Ive softened my opinion on Faldo lately too. I stumbled upon an article from a few years ago and Nick was at one of Bone's birthday parties so I guess he and Phil just like jabbing each other and I of course have thin skin when I hear that stuff. LOL