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California's new tax laws will take a bite out of Phil Mickelson's Phoenix Open winnings
Golf.com - 4 Feb 2013 23:53
Phil Mickelson earned $1,116,000 for his victory at the Phoenix Open. But his California taxes -- which Mickelson complained about two weeks ago -- will take a big bite out of that prize. How much will Phil lose? Golf Ma...
Golf: Harrington and Schwartzel Join Donald in Malaysian Open
The New York Times - 4 Feb 2013 21:27
Triple major champion Padraig Harrington and 2011 U.S. Masters winner Charl Schwartzel will join world number three Luke Donald in the field for next month's Malaysian Open, organizers said on Monday.
McIlroy Must Avoid Duval-Like Nosedive, Says Lyle
The New York Times - 4 Feb 2013 19:03
Twice major champion Sandy Lyle is hoping world number one Rory McIlroy's decision to switch golf clubs does not result in the same sort of "kamikaze dive" in form that David Duval suffered when he made a similar move.
Antler spray may technically be banned, but Singh shouldn't be punished for using it
Golf.com - 4 Feb 2013 16:44
It may technically be banned, but Vijay Singh shouldn't be punished for using antler spray.
Dufner, Fowler miss the cut at Waste Management Phoenix Open
Golf.com - 4 Feb 2013 16:44
Phil Mickelson's blazing start to the Waste Management Phoenix Open has been the talk of the tournament, but there's another intriguing storyline that emerged from his three-man group.
Huge endorsement contract with Nike validates Rory McIlroy's place in the game
Golf.com - 4 Feb 2013 16:44
Rory's massive deal with Nike was a blockbuster moment for both parties.
Keegan Bradley chasing mentor Phil Mickelson at Phoenix Open
Golf.com - 4 Feb 2013 16:44
Keegan Bradley's reticent start to the 2013 season came to a screeching halt Friday afternoon in Arizona amid a raucous ovation on TPC Scottsdale's legendary 16th hole.
Mickelson is in control at Phoenix Open, but Snedeker has the game to catch Lefty
Golf.com - 4 Feb 2013 16:44
Sure, Phil Mickelson has a six-shot lead, and he will likely cruise to an easy win on Sunday at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. But Brandt Snedeker, the 2012 FedEx Cup champion, is the last person Lefty wants chasing ...
PGA Tour Confidential: Phil Mickelson wins Waste Management Phoenix Open
Golf.com - 4 Feb 2013 16:44
Phil Mickelson went wire-to-wire to win in Phoenix. Is it a sign that he's heading for a big year? And was his final putt for a 59 on Thursday the most brutal lip-out ever? Our panel debates these topics, plus Vijay's sp...
Readers' Live PGA Tour Confidential
Golf.com - 4 Feb 2013 16:44
Join us Monday at noon ET to sound off on Mickelson's win, Vijay's spray and all the topics from this week's edition of PGA Tour Confidential.
The biggest hero at the Phoenix Open works in the parking lot, not on the golf course
Golf.com - 4 Feb 2013 16:44
The biggest hero at the Phoenix Open was in the parking lot, not on the golf course.
Vijay Singh 'shocked' that deer antler spray was banned substance
Golf.com - 4 Feb 2013 16:44
Vijay Singh issued a statement Wednesday acknowledging his use of a deer antler spray banned by the PGA Tour, but he said he was not aware it contained a banned substance. At least that's his story, and he's sticking to ...
Mickelson climbs to 10th in world golf rankings
ESPN - 4 Feb 2013 14:47
With his victory at the Waste Management Phoenix Open on Sunday, Phil Mickelson vaulted to No. 10 in the Official World Golf Rankings.
Phil Mickelson Finishes Off Phoenix Open Victory
The New York Times - 4 Feb 2013 10:19
Phil Mickelson had a putt for 59 in the first round of the Phoenix Open that caught the right edge of the cup, curled 180 degrees and stayed out. Three days later, he flirted with the PGA Tour's 72-hole scoring record.
Phil Mickelson completes wire-to-wire victory at Phoenix Open
L.A. Times - 4 Feb 2013 04:55Lefty glad to end drought
Sky Sports - 4 Feb 2013 03:12
Phil Mickelson was glad to end a lengthy wait for his 41st PGA Tour title at the Waste Management Phoenix Open on Sunday.
Triumphant Mickelson Has Georgia on His Mind
The New York Times - 4 Feb 2013 03:00
Already a three-times champion at the Masters, Phil Mickelson served notice he will again be among the front-runners for the year's opening major by completing a wire-to-wire victory at the Phoenix Open in Arizona on Sun...
Evans: 5 things we learned this week
ESPN - 4 Feb 2013 02:43
Phil Mickelson and Vijay Singh made headlines in the desert for very different reasons. But both made Farrell Evans' list of 5 things we learned this week.
PGA Tour Confidential: Phil Mickelson wins Waste Management Phoenix Open
Golf.com - 4 Feb 2013 02:17
Phil Mickelson went wire-to-wire to win in Phoenix. Is it a sign that he's heading for a big year? And was his final putt for a 59 on Thursday the most brutal lip-out ever? Our panel debates these topics, plus Vijay's sp...
Phil Mickelson Finishes Off Phoenix Open Victory
The New York Times - 4 Feb 2013 01:49
Phil Mickelson completed a wire-to-wire victory in the Phoenix Open, again flirting with history in a dominating four-day run at TPC Scottsdale.
Mickelson wins Phoenix Open by four shots
Chicago Tribune - 4 Feb 2013 01:37Mickelson Wins Phoenix Open by Four Shots
The New York Times - 4 Feb 2013 00:51
Phil Mickelson held off a last-day charge by fellow American and playing partner Brandt Snedeker to end a week of scintillating golf with a four-shot triumph at the Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Arizona on Sunday.