Golf News for Wednesday, August 17, 2005 | Daily Golf Blogs

Surprise! Phil Mickelson doesn't choke at PGA Championship at Baltusrol

So Lefty didn't blow it, but all you Phil Mickelson fans out there, admit it: you waited til he sank that one and a half foot putt on No. 18 before you breathed a sigh of relief, didn't you?

And you, Rebel Blogger, what do you have to say for yourself, now? Still enjoy watching Mickelson play, waiting for him to choke? Guess you'll have to be content watching Greg Norman on the Geezer Circuit, or any of the PGA Tour events he deigns to play.

I really think Mickelson will be less apt to gag now that he's won another major. The more you win, the less likely you are to think you have something to prove, even though major winners aren't completely immune. I've seen Tiger Woods get a little tight around the collar.

Fitting, that Mickelson won with his short game. That little chip out of the rough on No. 18 was a thing of beauty.

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