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The Real US Open Matchup Is Fan vs. Fan

Posted Jun 12, 08 12:17 PM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are as contrasting a pair as Coke and Pepsi, at least in terms of the following each draws, CBS Sportsline reports. The only sound that could drown out the "Mickelsonic boom" that has been following the San Diego native is the roar of excitement Tiger is accustomed to. Can the fan bases coexist this weekend?

Mickelson's supporters tend to be "golf people" who are devoted to the affable Lefty, while Woods' camp consists of a "broader spectrum of age and sex" drawn by his steely success, says US Open champion Geoff Ogilvy. As an analyst explains it, "Fans are in awe of Tiger. They are in love with Phil."

Source CBS Sportsline

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Spectators attempt to shoot photos of golfers on the driving range during their practice for the US Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 in San Diego.   (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Phil Mickelson tends to draw a more traditional, fiercely devoted fan base who revel in his approachability and everyman attitude.   (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Phil Mickelson practices on the putting green for the US Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 in San Diego.   (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Though Tiger Woods pulls ardent fans from outside the usual golf demographic, they tend to be more awestruck by than adoring of the steely, focused No. 1.   (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Tiger Woods chips balls on the driving range during practice for the US Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 in San Diego.   (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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