While Tiger was toiling in Orland club championship series, Phil was showing that he is now the one to beat this year. We all know that Tiger has been the one to beat for the last decade, but Phil is the better of the two right now. In addition, I propose that he is getting better while Tiger is trying to find himself again. What? Is this sacrilegious? How dare I put down the man who came out winning his first three real matches? How dare I even hint that he is anything less than immortal?
The truth is, Phil has been putting his game together after the long break he took off. If you ask Tiger, he’ll tell you that his swing isn’t quite right and he is frustrated with his lack of consistency. The only reason Phil hasn’t been in hunt more often this year is because of his lack of feel, and if yesterday was any inclination of what is to come, I think he’s got the touch back. Quite honestly, he has never played this well since he came into the fold. A 13-stroke win is amazing for anyone; you might even refer to it as Tigeresque. While we were all waiting for someone to compete and give Tiger some competition, we might have gotten more than we bargained for.
Phil will dominate Tiger for the rest of the year. This is my prediction: Phil gets player of the year. Yes, a bold prediction to say the least, especially since it is his first real win this year. Ludicrous considering Tiger has such a lead in wins already, but I don’t care. This win showed much more than he still has “it.” He has more than “it,” he has actually caught up to his potential. This is not something that will fall apart throughout the year; this is something that will endure.
Disclaimer: I am neither a Phil Mickelson fan nor an anti-Tiger guy; I am actually a huge fan of Vijay Singh if the truth be told. What I saw yesterday was a man at the top of his craft, something I had yet to see this year
WorldGolf.com's David Meyers blog chronicles all the current events in the world of golf. From Tiger Woods, Michelle Wie and other PGA and LPGA events, to golf balls equipment, travel and courses.
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