Well said, DonnaKay. Surely we can all recall all the cruel and unkind things that were and are said about Tiger. Phil is not too high on my list of favorites, but he is still a human being. I have read lots of those "kind" remarks concerning Phil and his condition as well as other things going on his life. Believe me, with friends like that, who would need enemies!!!

I don't think Tiger has those thoughts concerning Phil. As much as Tiger loves to win, he prefers good competition more. If we must feel displeasure toward Phil, is it necessary to say it aloud? Show a little compassion. One day that shoe may be on our foot. Remember we reap what we sow. Not in the same way, but it will come back to bite us.        

I agree.  I used to hate Phil too.

THEN....

Phil wrote a commentary in <I think> 2010 where he discussed the fact that it was Tiger who was responsible for so many golf purses being so lucrative: 

"There's nobody in the game who has benefited more from Tiger than myself," Mickelson said. "He drove the purses up. He drove up the TV ratings. He increased the marketing expectations. He raised endorsement values. Nobody has been able to capitalize from that as much as I have, so I will always be appreciative for what he has done for me, my family, the game of golf." Not a whole lot of gray area there, is there?

And because every great golfer needs another golfer as a foil, Mickelson understands that Woods' greatness had significance for him: "Tiger brought out my best game. He drove me to practice harder and work harder…Having that opponent driving and pushing you to get better is what helps people achieve higher levels of performance."

After reading that interview, I softened my criticism of Phil.  And, after seeing his Open interview, I see that he is indeed ill.

Here's the link:  www.sports.yahoo.com/golf/blog/devil_ball_golf/post/phil-mickelson-no-one-benefited-from-tiger-more-than-me?urn=golf,wp4081

Well, the reality is the Figjam has not gained anything with Butch Harmon, and BC was suggesting that Tiger should go backwards to BH for another swing change, when we all can see the results of the good from SF as Tiger's swing coach. I meant my comment as tongue-in-cheek about Figjam hiring Hank Haney. We should all remember that Figjam is already honored deeply and in the International Golf Hall of Fame in St. Augustine. So, when I said, "Otherwise, it is time for Figjam to retire and rest on his laurels," I meant it. Everyone has seen Figjam's enbrel ads on TV and now that his body is catching up with his game. Sad, but true. Not every golfer can play till they are 60 like Tom Watson on the PGA tour. Lastly, I basically am sick and tired of BC thinking he knows what is best for Tiger, and he ought to concentrate more on Figjam and others, struggling with their games. Tiger's game seems fine to me. Really, no offense intended, except at BC where it is deserved for his jealousy at giving up the game to become a broadcaster. Everyone knows what BC is all about. His analysis has been totally wrong about Tiger for half a decade now. Enough said. Enjoy moving day, as I know I will.

No, guys Phil is fine. He just doesn't really care about golf that much anymore. He really only gets up for a few tournaments every year. He gets up for the west coast swing and the majors every year. He always wins at least one tournament on the west coast swing, and contends in at least one major every year. He contended in the Masters this year, that was his one major. Maybe he wins the PGA Championship, who knows, but Phil only care about about 6 or 7 tournaments per year. I could really imagine Phil retiring in a few years just because he doesn't care that much about golf anymore, just like Greg Norman who retired at 50 and skipped the Champions Tour, he just has other interests besides golf.

Totally agree!   I am definitely not a Phil fan but have a great deal of compassion if he is suffering from poor health!

i agree.  

Phil is not my fave.

but he and his family

have suffered a lot

lately.

and arthritis can be

excrutiatingly painful.

i give him a break.

upt~

well stated, esme.

upt~

Thanks.

Besides that, Phil and my little brother share a birthday; June 16th....

LOL

you are welcome.

and that is sweet that they share a birthday.

:-)

It's a shame you can't call him by his name. Your lack of respect for a man who has done nothing to you is pretty sad.