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Phil Mickelson stories: 35 news summaries

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 Woods Retakes 
 Control at PGA 


Aug 14, 09 6:44 PM CDT
(AP) - Just like that, Tiger Woods was back in control of the US PGA Championship today. Woods took advantage of the shortened par-4 14th and a poor finish by Ross Fisher, needing only two holes to turn a tie into a three-stroke lead. Woods, looking to win his first major of... More »

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Mickelson Looks to Buy Waffle House Franchise

Golfer's company makes $20.2 million offer for budget restaurant chain

Jul 23, 09 6:08 PM CDT
(Newser) - Phil Mickelson has made a bid for SouthEast Waffles, a group of 105 Waffle House restaurants in four southern states, the Tennessean reports. Mickelson’s GS Acquisitions offered to buy SouthEast Waffles out of bankruptcy for $20.2 million. Though neither Mickelson nor his two other partners at GS have... More »

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(Newser) - Phil Mickelson's mother has breast cancer and will undergo surgery this week at the same hospital that's treating her daughter-in-law for the disease. Amy Mickelson, the star golfer's wife, was diagnosed in May. Mary Mickelson's daughter, Tina, tells the San Diego Union-Tribune she made the diagnosis public in hopes that... More »

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(Newser) - Lucas Glover hung on today as golf's elite struggled to catch him, winning this year’s US Open at Bethpage Black, NBC Sports reports. A birdie on the 16th hole put Glover two shots ahead of a pack that included David Duval, Phil Mickelson, and Ricky Barnes. Glover did not... More »

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(AP) - The US Open moved one round closer to a conclusion today, even if very little was settled on soggy Bethpage Black and the champion would not be decided for at least one more day. Ricky Barnes struggled on the back nine and scratched out an even-par 70 and kept his... More »

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(AP) - Tiger Woods couldn't get off the course fast enough. Mike Weir, Lucas Glover, Ricky Barnes, and Phil Mickelson were among those at the US Open and thrilled they didn't have to leave until it was too dark to continue. Despite a double bogey on his back nine, Weir closed with... More »

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 Rain Suspends US Open  

2nd-round cut pushed to Saturday at earliest

Jun 18, 09 4:11 PM CDT
(Newser) - The first round of the US Open lasted just three hours today before rain made Bethpage Black unplayable, Golf.com reports. Play was suspended until 7:30am tomorrow, though more wet weather is forecast for Long Island. Four players shared the lead at 1 under par, but none had played... More »

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Mickelson Eyes Open Trophy for Wife's Sickbed

Golfer has played little since breast-cancer diagnosis for Amy, 37

Jun 17, 09 2:21 PM CDT
(Newser) - Phil Mickelson says he’s going all out at this week’s US Open under the assumption he won’t play again soon because of his wife’s breast-cancer diagnosis, the Washington Post reports. “She has left me a number of little notes, texts, cards, hints that she would... More »

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 Mickelson's Wife 
 Diagnosed With Cancer 

He pulls out of 2 tournaments

May 20, 09 1:10 PM CDT
(Newser) - Phil Mickelson has left the PGA Tour after learning that his wife, Amy, has breast cancer. She's scheduled for major surgery within 2 weeks, Bloomberg reports. The No. 2 golfer in the world had been scheduled to start play in the Byron Nelson Championship tomorrow in Irving, Texas, and defend... More »

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THE MASTERS

 Cabrera Wins in 3-Way Playoff 


Apr 12, 09 6:43 PM CDT
(AP) - Angel Cabrera claimed the second major championship of his career today, winning the Masters on the second hole of a three-way playoff. Cabrera, the 2007 US Open winner, pulled off a remarkable par at No. 18 after hitting his tee shot behind a tree. Kenny Perry, set to take home... More »

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(Newser) - Left-handedness seems to have avoided the fate of similarly rare genetic traits—that is, extinction—because it’s so useful, a study finds. For instance, left-handers in earlier times had the advantage of surprise in fights with right-handers, AFP reports; they often used both hands well, while righties were overly... More »

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 Tiger's #1 
 Ranking in 
 Danger 

Woods' injury absence has let rivals get closer, and he won't return until Feb.

Dec 26, 08 1:55 PM CST
(Newser) - Tiger Woods may be the most dominant golfer alive, but his place atop the world rankings is far from secure, Reuters reports. After his incredible US Open victory in June, Woods held a commanding lead over No. 2 Phil Mickelson, but he’s seen that lead dwindle as he recovers... More »

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Woods Upset at Caddie for Ripping Mickelson

Pal Williams has been 'dealt with' over calling rival 'prick,' fat joke

Dec 16, 08 2:37 PM CST
(Newser) - Tiger Woods is “disappointed” in longtime caddie Steve Williams for making derogatory comments about rival Phil Mickelson, the Times reports. “It was inappropriate. The matter has been discussed and dealt with,” Woods said in a statement. Williams told a large crowd in his native New Zealand that,... More »

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 Europeans Cut US Ryder Lead 

Even without Garcia, Westwood

Sep 20, 08 1:41 PM CDT
(AP) - Even with Sergio Garcia and Lee Westwood reduced to the role of spectators, the Europeans cut into a commanding US lead at the Ryder Cup today. The Europeans closed to within 7-5 by winning two matches and halving another. Jim Furyk and Kenny Perry gave the Americans their only outright... More »

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 US Expands On Ryder Lead 


Sep 19, 08 6:00 PM CDT
(AP) - The Americans have built their biggest opening-day lead at the Ryder Cup in nearly 3 decades, losing only one match today to go up 5 1/2-2 1/2 over defending champion Europe, the AP reports. Justin Leonard and Ryder Cup rookie Hunter Mahan won both their matches. Phil Mickelson teamed with... More »

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Tiger's Absence Sure to Cripple Broadcasters

'News is a punch
in the gut' for golf's summer TV ratings

Jun 19, 08 10:21 AM CDT
(Newser) - It will be a brave new world for televised golf with Tiger Woods out of commission for the summer and fall, and it's not a future networks want to be living in, Golf.com notes. "Let's be realistic here: This news is a punch in the gut," says... More »

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The Real US Open Matchup
Is Fan vs. Fan

Tiger devotees and Mickelson maniacs are polar opposites

Jun 12, 08 12:17 PM CDT
(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... More »

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 Torrey Pines is a
 Beautiful Beast 

Carefully planned US Open course might be tough, but it's fair

Jun 8, 08 11:25 AM CDT
(Newser) - Torrey Pines Golf Course has been preparing for years to host the US Open, and all that care will make for a challenging but fair contest this week, writes the New York Times. The longest US Open course ever, Torrey South boasts three lengths of rough, poa annua greens, and... More »

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 Fortunate 50:
 Sports Elite in the Green 

Tiger, NBA stars top Sports Illustrated annual income ranking

Jun 5, 08 4:37 PM CDT
(Newser) - Forget all the talk of economic uncertainty. Sports Illustrated has released its fifth annual Fortunate 50 ranking of top athlete incomes, and things are certain as they've ever been; the NBA pays the best, women aren't being paid enough and Tiger Woods is absolutely untouchable. Ranked by combined on- and... More »

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Golf's Top 3 to Tee Off Together at US Open

Mickelson (No. 2) and Scott (3) will play first 2 rounds with Tiger

Jun 5, 08 1:00 PM CDT
(Newser) - In a move sure to shock purists, the US Golf Association has decided to group top-ranked Tiger Woods and No. 2 Phil Mickelson in the first two rounds of next week's US Open, the AP reports. The two will be joined by third-ranked Adam Scott; the rest of the top... More »

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