Mar
08
Lefty "underestimated" Tiger? Balderdash!
Steve Campbell of the Houston Chronicle put forth a ridiculous premise in trying to explain why Phil Mickelson choked against Tiger Woods Sunday at Doral. Campbell said Mickelson “underestimated” Woods, and that was the reason he lost.
Incredible. Mickelson was clearly intimidated by El Tigre. You could see it in his eyes. How could anybody – most of all Mickelson – underestimate Woods, now the No. 1 player in the world again? Some sportswriters will say anything to get attention. I know, I used to be one.
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Comment from: W Gordon [Visitor]
I agree, Phil did not underestimate Tiger. However, I didn't see intimidation. I also believe that a one stroke win doesn't look like the performance of an intimiadted player. Rather, Phil and Tiger, two of the greatest are rising to the challenge that they present one another. With some really fine company from the others in the top 4 or 5, these two guys will make this season a battle to remember.
2005-03-09 @ 12:48
Comment from: d's [Visitor]
While not necessarily a Mickelson fan I don’t think he choked. He played the course as best he could relative to his ability that Sunday. Tiger’s ability that Sunday was one stroke better.
2005-03-11 @ 11:13
Comment from: J McGuire [Visitor]
I don't think Phil was intimidated, but I do think he choked. He blew at least 2 easy putts about 6 ft or less on Sunday...as he often does.
2005-03-11 @ 16:30
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