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    Hes NASCAR's Tiger  Nov 21, 2009
    If Johnson is NASCAR's Tiger, maybe the sport needs a Phil Mickelson ... Perhaps what the sport needs is a Phil Mickelson. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Woods leaves Aussies eager for his return  Nov 19, 2009
    There was talk of making an offer to Phil Mickelson, along with a couple of other players who might move the needle. Hopefully, there were a lot of kids who were out there or watched on TV and said, I want to be part of that, Rollo said. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)

    Department News  Nov 17, 2009
    - Whitepaw's Arlut Spirit of Gold Dust ("Spirit") - Everett Herald Top-50 Athletes from Snohomish County - Husky Band to Host Football Sneak Preview - Eastern Washington AD Scott Barnes Joins Husky Staff - Jenkins Promoted To Head Athletic Trainer - Durand Named Associate AD for Student Development - Wurzberger Named President of NACMA - 2004-05 Husky Sports Recap - UW Finishes 14th In Directors' Cup Standings - 2005 NCAA Men's Golf 4th Round Playoff and Awards - 2005 NCAA Men's Golf Playoff and... (Gohuskies.com)

    Martin Blake Tiger Woods has rejuvenated golf in Australia. Now, the challenge is to maintain the Masters drawing power. Read more  Nov 17, 2009
    Marcus Gale mentioned Sergio Garcia, Padraig Harrington and Phil Mickelson as likely targets. It comes down to the golfing talent you have there. (The Age, Australia)

    Tiger roared for Melbourne, but Sydney gets a quiet American  Nov 17, 2009
    The truth is Phil Mickelson could piggyback Couples down the first fairway at NSW while juggling flaming Titleists and still not create the energy Woods gave the Australian Masters. That is the obvious dilemma Woods's stupendously successful reappearance has caused other Australian tournaments - no one can come close to matching his appeal. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Woods trying to close out victory Down Under  Nov 16, 2009
    Woods was the 36-hole leader at the Tour Championship only to be passed in the third round by Kenny Perry and beaten in the final round by Phil Mickelson. Then came the HSBC Champions last week in Shanghai, where Woods was tied with Nick Watney after 36 holes, both were passed by Mickelson and Lefty went on to win again. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)

    Woods puts on Sunday best for worshippers  Nov 16, 2009
    IMG, the Masters' owner, has an agreement with the State Government to have three of the top 25 players in the world in the field, not including Australians, meaning that a player like Phil Mickelson could be a target. Woods certainly loves the sandbelt courses. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Dogs Conclude Fall Schedule at Poppy Hills  Nov 14, 2009
    "Every golfer will occasionally have a bad tournament. The good ones forget it, put it behind them, and look forward to the next event with the same positive expectancy as they always do. I used as a recent example. Nick missed the cut at his last PGA Tour event in his home town of Las Vegas. He forgot it and went back to work on his game. Then last weekend, he was in the final pairing on Sunday in China with Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. We've got plenty of time to forget it before spring.... (Gobulldogs.com)

    Local PGA tourney still doesn't have a spons...  Nov 14, 2009
    Add to that a limited number of entities that value golf's ability to show off their product, and Wornham calls it the triple witching hour for having difficulty selling the San Diego tournament, even when it has often been at the top of the television ratings and regularly features the world's most popular player, Tiger Woods, and his chief rival, San Diegan Phil Mickelson. We have a lot of challenges in looking at what is the best way to go forward, said Wornham, an executive vice... (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Tiger loses lead, and his cool, Down Under  Nov 14, 2009
    Take a look at photos of Phil Mickelson, his wife Amy and children ... He had the halfway lead at the Tour Championship and was tied after 36 holes last week in Shanghai, both tournaments won by Phil Mickelson. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Oi! Woods is a bloody great bloke, and worth every cent of that$3.3m  Nov 14, 2009
    What if Phil Mickelson were the face of the global game. It might not stay global for so long. Any criticism of Woods's asking price is seven shades of ridiculous. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Tiger shoots 68 to take the lead at Aussie Masters  Nov 13, 2009
    Woods has failed to win the last two times, at the Tour Championship and HSBC Champions, both won by Phil Mickelson. Despite losing his swing and at times his temper, Woods built a comfortable margin over Jason Dufner (67) and a pair of Australians who had a chance to join him in the final pairing Saturday. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Tiger zips ahead in Aussie Masters  Nov 13, 2009
    Take a look at photos of Phil Mickelson, his wife Amy and children. more photos. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Rose overtakes Fowler for Disney lead  Nov 13, 2009
    Mickelson landed a two-year exemption on tour in 1991, when he won the Northern Telecom Open while still playing at Arizona State. was the last player to go from college to full status on tour in the same year when he accomplished the feat in 2005. (ESPN -- Golf)

    Thousands turn out for Tiger's practice round  Nov 11, 2009
    Woods is looking for a different result than from this weekend in Shanghai, when he started the final round only two shots behind and quickly fell out of contention, finishing in a tie for sixth as Mickelson won the HSBC Champions. Woods is making his fourth appearance in Australia, which he described as one of his favorite spots in the world for golf, particularly the sandbelt courses around Melbourne. (ESPN -- Golf)

    Tiger will face tricky test at the Kingston Heath  Nov 11, 2009
    Woods is coming off a tie for sixth last week in Shanghai at the HSBC Champions, where he started two shots out of the lead and in the final group only to falter with a 72 to finish five behind Phil Mickelson ... Phil Mickelson's victory at the HSBC Champions on Sunday helped him trim Tiger Woods' lead at the top of the world rankings ... Thousands of fans caused a bottleneck at the entrance to the HSBC Champions golf tournament in Shanghai, all of them eager to see the Sunday showdown at... (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Tiger in a spin over reception at Melbourne appearance  Nov 11, 2009
    He comes off a disappointing finish at the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai, where a horror front nine on Sunday left him five strokes behind fellow American Phil Mickelson in joint sixth. Although he will finish 2009 without a major, Woods was already looking forward to an injury-free 2010, with the knee that sidelined him for eight months before his comeback earlier this year feeling the best it had in more than a decade. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Mickelson caps his week with win at HSBC Champions  Nov 10, 2009
    SHANGHAI (AP) - Phil Mickelson eased through a crush of spectators and into a courtesy van, telling them he would sign autographs in front of the Sheshan International clubhouse after he had a chance to eat ... Mickelson proved to be as popular in Shanghai as he is in the States ... Mickelson wound up with the perfect finish to his week - and his year. (FindLaw News)

    Mickelson's finish raises 2010 expectations  Nov 10, 2009
    SHANGHAI --- No one can use a long winter's break quite like Phil Mickelson. No one should be more excited to get back. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Giddy-up: Appleby aims to end poor year on high  Nov 10, 2009
    As he and coach Steve Bann try to restore faith in his game, Appleby is drawing inspiration from Steve Stricker, the 42-year-old American who was No.337 in the world just four years ago, and is now No.3 behind Woods and Phil Mickelson. I don't look at it [his poor year] as any more than a hiccup,'' he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Lefty leads the way  Nov 10, 2009
    SHANGHAI: With the US PGA looking to foster closer ties with China, it was fitting that Phil Mickelson was the first winner of a World Golf Championship event in the country at the HSBC Champions over the weekend. The 39-year-old Americans first trip to Shanghai for the 2007 Champions, which he also won, was a rare venture outside the US for the world number two but in the last three years he has become an enthusiastic and vocal Sinophile. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Mickelson gets best of Woods  Nov 10, 2009
    EUGENE HOSHIKO - AP Phil Mickelson greets spectators at the 18th green on the way to his HSBC Champions victory ... Thousands of fans caused a bottleneck at the entrance to the HSBC Champions golf tournament in Shanghai, all of them eager to see the Sunday showdown at Sheshan International between Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods ... Mickelson built a six-shot lead over the world's No. 1 player on the front nine, then rallied to beat another familiar foe, Ernie Els, with two clutch putts for a... (News & Observer -- Sports)

    This Week in Golf - November 12th through November 15th  Nov 10, 2009
    Last week's HSBC Champions, won by Phil Mickelson, kicked off the 2009 season ... Phil Mickelson's victory at the HSBC Champions on Sunday helped him trim Tiger Woods' lead at the top of the world rankings ... Thousands of fans caused a bottleneck at the entrance to the HSBC Champions golf tournament in Shanghai, all of them eager to see the Sunday showdown at Sheshan International between Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Mickelson Rallies to Win HSBC Champions  Nov 10, 2009
    Washington - Phil Mickelson won the HSBC Champions on Sunday by rallying against a familiar foe ... Mickelson made an 18-footer to save par on the 16th after whiffing on a flop shot, then holed a 10-foot birdie putt on the 17th to close with a 3-under 69 and overcome a late charge by Ernie Els, who was in the lead until hitting into the water and making bogey on the final hole ... Mickelson finished at 17-under 271 and earned $1. (ABC 7 News, DC)

    * Mickelson holds off Els for HSBC Champions trophy  Nov 9, 2009
    Mickelson holds off Els for HSBC Champions trophy ... World No. 2 Phil Mickelson held off a charging Ernie Els to win the WGC-HSBC Champions by a shot yesterday for his second success in three years at the US$7 million tournament ... The final day had been billed as a shootout between the top two in the world, but after No. 1 Woods faltered early on, it was Els who threatened to keep Mickelson from reclaiming the title he won in 2007. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Dan Washburn »  Nov 9, 2009
    HSBC Champions: Phil Mickelson's win, appeal draw in Chinese fans - ESPN ... Mickelson Wins HSBC Champions ... Phil Mickelson held off a charge from Ernie Els to win the HSBC ChampionsTags. (ESPN -- Golf)

    DeAngelo Hall plans to file complaint with Goodell  Nov 9, 2009
    Mickelson rallies for win 110909 - The Augusta Chronicle ... Mickelson rallies for win Associated Press Monday, November 09, 2009 ... SHANGHAI --- Thousands of fans caused a bottleneck at the entrance to the HSBC Champions, all of them eager to see the Sunday showdown at Sheshan International between Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Lefty holds off Els' late push  Nov 9, 2009
    SHANGHAI - Phil Mickelson won the HSBC Champions on Sunday by rallying against a familiar foe ... jpg Associated Press Phil Mickelson finished at 17 under and earned $1 ... Associated Press Phil Mickelson finished at 17 under and earned $1. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Mickelson takes lead over Woods, Watney at HSBC  Nov 9, 2009
    And he s got to give me one shot a side, Mickelson said. A rivalry that was renewed six weeks ago in Atlanta continued halfway around world in China when Woods stalled with pars and Mickelson poured in three birdies over his last five holes for a 5-under 67 and a two-shot lead over Woods and Nick Watney in the final World Golf Championship of the year ... I know we are both looking forward to it, said Mickelson, who was at 14-under 202. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)

    Organisers hope eyes on the Tiger won't include cameras or mobiles  Nov 9, 2009
    Woods, the world No.1 who flies into Melbourne today, was again disturbed by a camera clicking during his backswing as he slumped to equal sixth place behind Phil Mickelson in the $US7 million ($7. 6m) Champions tournament in Shanghai yesterday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Els happy despite loss  Nov 9, 2009
    Ernie Els with Phil Mickelson ... The error allowed world number two Phil Mickelson to take the tournament by a shot with Els relegated to second. (iAfrica.com)

    Mickelson’s heroics net wild 1-shot win  Nov 9, 2009
    Mickelson s heroics net wild 1-shot win - The Boston Globe ... Mickelson s heroics net wild 1-shot win ... It was smiles and thumbs-up for Phil Mickelson: He finished well ahead of Tiger Woods in winning the HSBC Champions. (Boston Globe)

    Golf Roundup: Mickelson edges Els in Shanghai surprise  Nov 9, 2009
    Thousands of fans caused a bottleneck at the entrance to the HSBC Champions in Shanghai, all of them eager to see a showdown at Sheshan International between Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods ... Mickelson built a six-shot lead over the world's No. 1 player on the front nine, then rallied to beat another familiar foe, Ernie Els, with two clutch putts for a one-shot victory in the final World Golf Championships event of the year ... Mickelson closed with a 3-under 69 and won for the first time... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Golf: Mickelson holds on in Shanghai  Nov 9, 2009
    Mickelson holds off charging Els for Shanghai title - CNN.com ... Mickelson holds off charging Els for Shanghai title ... Phil Mickelson was beaming with delight after his win in the European Tour event in China. (CNN -- International)

    Mickelson leads HSBC Champions  Nov 8, 2009
    Phil Mickelson was unwinding from a day of high energy and quick turnarounds, one that took him from a two-shot deficit against Tiger Woods to a two-shot lead over the final eight holes Saturday in the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Shanghai ... "And he's got to give me one shot a side," Mickelson said ... A rivalry that was renewed six weeks ago in Atlanta continued halfway around world in China when Woods stalled with pars, and Mickelson poured in three birdies over his last five holes for... (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Bo Bae Song earns first win in Japan  Nov 8, 2009
    Phil Mickelson was unwinding from a day of high energy and quick turnarounds, one that took him from a two-shot deficit against Tiger Woods to a two-shot lead over the final eight holes Saturday in the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Shanghai. Phil Mickelson won the HSBC Champions on Sunday by rallying against a familiar foe ... Phil Mickelson shot a five-under 67 on Saturday and took a two-shot lead over Tiger Woods and Nick Watney at the HSBC Champions. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Mickelson Leads Woods, Watney In China  Nov 8, 2009
    (Sports Network) - Phil Mickelson shot a five-under 67 on Saturday and took a two-shot lead over Tiger Woods and Nick Watney at the HSBC Champions. Mickelson tapped in at the 18th for his sixth birdie of the day and finished three trips around the Sheshan International course at 14-under 202 ... The stage was set for an exciting battle between the top-ranked players in the world after Woods, hitting from a bunker, scrambled for a closing par to shoot a two-under 70 and earn a spot in the final... (ABC 7 News, DC)

    Mickelson thwartsEls, Tiger in China  Nov 8, 2009
    Mickelson thwarts Els, Tiger for HSBC victory - Golf- nbcsports ... Mickelson thwarts Els, Tiger for HSBC victory ... Phil Mickelson watches his tee shot on the fifth hole as Tiger Woods waits to play during the final round of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on Sunday. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Duel on tap today  Nov 8, 2009
    Mickelson is up by 2 on Woods ... SHANGHAI - Phil Mickelson was unwinding from a day of high energy and quick turnarounds, one that took him from a two-shot deficit against Tiger Woods to a two-shot lead over the final eight holes in the third round of the HSBC Champions yesterday ... And he s got to give me one shot a side, Mickelson said. (Boston Globe)

    Nicklaus puts Tiger to shame  Nov 8, 2009
    In the tournament hotel in Shanghai, pictures of Woods, Phil Mickelson, Padraig Harrington, Geoff Ogilvy and Paul Casey have been painted on the lift doors. send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Mickelson takes lead at HSBC Champions  Nov 8, 2009
    Phil Mickelson poured it on with birdies ... Phil Mickelson poured it on with birdies ... The back nine Saturday at the HSBC Champions changed names atop the leaderboard, as Mickelson made three birdies over the last five holes for a 5-under 67 that took him from a two-shot deficit to a two-shot lead over Woods and Nick Watney in the final World Golf Championship of the year. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Mickelson wins by a stroke in Shanghai  Nov 8, 2009
    Phil Mickelson ended his 2009 season in style when he fended off an Ernie Els' charge to win the $US7 million ($A7 ... That left him tied with Mickelson, who was playing two groups behind, and the American took advantage of the reprieve, curling in a lovely 2 ... Afforded the luxury of a par at the last, world No.2 Mickelson took no risks and tapped in to score his second victory at this tournament, which this year became a World Golf Championships event. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Phil Mickelson wins the WGC-HSBC Champions  Nov 8, 2009
    Phil Mickelson carded a final round of 3-under-par 69 and won the WGC-HSBC Champions by a stroke over Ernie Els. On the front nine, Mickelson increased his lead to three-strokes after a 3-foot birdie-putt at the 3rd hole, but his problems off the tee caught up to him and he posted consecutive bogeys on the next two holes. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    * Mickelson leads, Lin stays in touch  Nov 8, 2009
    Mickelson leads, Lin stays in touch ... Phil Mickelson birdied the last for a two stroke lead over Tiger Woods and Nick Watney, setting up a dream finale to the World Golf Championship event ... Ryan Moore of the US was fourth, three off the lead, while Englands Lee Westwood, who lost to Mickelson in 2007 in a playoff, is a shot further back after a best-of-the-day 65. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)

    Mickelson, Woods and Watney set up an all-American battle  Nov 8, 2009
    SHANGHAI: Phil Mickelson shot a third-round five-under 67 to take a two-shot lead at the US$7mil WGC-HSBC Champions yesterday, setting up a rare head-to-head battle with Tiger Woods on the final day. World number two Mickelson finished the day at 14-under for the tournament, while Woods and Nick Watney, who shared the lead overnight, both shot 70s to ensure an all-American leading group today ... Despite being the best two players in the world in recent years, world number one Woods and... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Lefty overtakes Tiger, leads by 2  Nov 7, 2009
    HSBC Champions: Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods in final pairing at HSBC - ESPN. Originally Published: November 7, 2009. (ABC News)

    Lefty leads HSBC, will face Tiger in final round  Nov 7, 2009
    Mickelson shoots 5-under 67 to lead Woods and Watney by two strokes. Phil Mickelsonsmiles after making birdie on the fourth hole during the third round of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on Saturday ... Take a look at photos of Phil Mickelson, his wife Amy and children. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Tiger's causing a commotion in China  Nov 7, 2009
    He joined first-ro 00004000 und pacesetter Nick Watney (70) at 10-under 134, one ahead of fellow Americans Phil Mickelson and Ryan Moore and Spaniard Alvaro Quiros. I got off to a good start and birdied the very first hole but after that I didn't really make any putts [until No.9],'' Woods said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Tigers late push takes him to share of HSBC lead  Nov 7, 2009
    Far more tantalizing going into the weekend was Woods and Phil Mickelson, who ended their PGA Tour season with a compelling battle in Atlanta, going at it again halfway around the world in China. Woods missed six birdie chances inside 20 feet and was growing increasingly agitated until one putt on the ninth changed his outlook. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)

    Woods And Watney Lead Hsbc Champions  Nov 7, 2009
    There is plenty of high-wattage talent hot on their heels, however, including 2007 champion Phil Mickelson, who fired a six-under 66 to move within a shot of the lead. Long-hitting Alvaro Quiros of Spain was the top non-American on the leaderboard with a 66 that moved him into a tie with Mickelson and Ryan Moore (69) at nine-under 135. (ABC 7 News, DC)

    Woods sets stage at HSBC  Nov 7, 2009
    He s tied for lead; Mickelson 1 behind ... Far more tantalizing going into the weekend was Woods and Phil Mickelson, who ended their PGA Tour season with a compelling battle in Atlanta, going at it again halfway around the world in China ... Mickelson chipped in for birdie on the 15th, then recovered from a poor tee shot with an unlikely birdie on the 16th. (Boston Globe)

    * Taiwans Lin sets pace, Woods storms into lead  Nov 7, 2009
    Tiger Woods stormed into a share of the lead with Nick Watney at the WGC-HSBC Champions yesterday, as Phil Mickelson charged up the leaderboard to be one shot behind. The world No. 1 birdied the last for a round of 67 to be 10-under for the tournament on 134, alongside fellow American Watney, who added a 70 to his opening 64. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Mickelson to open golf academy in China  Nov 7, 2009
    SHANGHAI: World number two Phil Mickelson is to open a golf academy in China as part of his plans to help develop the sport in the booming country ... Mickelson added that he has designed The World Course in Tianjin, his first project outside the United States, which is inspired by great holes from around the world. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Full Story »  Nov 7, 2009
    Mickelson takes lead over Woods, Watney at HSBC - Yahoo ... Mickelson takes lead over Woods, Watney at HSBC ... Phil Mickelson has taken the 54-hole lead in the. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)

    Mickelson leads Woods by two in China PGA  Nov 7, 2009
    Phil Mickelson birdied the last hole on Saturday to take a two-stroke lead over Tiger Woods and Nick Watney at the HSBC Champions, setting up an enticing finale in the World Golf Championship event ... Mickelson beat Woods at the last tournament they played together, the Tour Championships, and has won here before, in 2007, but Woods is the form World Golf Championship player, having won 16 of the 30 events he has entered ... Under overcast skies and in breezy conditions, Mickelson started the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)

    Mickelson leads by two strokes at WGC-HSBC  Nov 7, 2009
    Phil Mickelson posted a third round score of 5-under-par 67 and has a two-stroke lead over Tiger Woods and Nick Watney at the WGC-HSBC in Shanghai, China. On the front nine, Mickelson was 2-under-par, but at the turn he was two-strokes behind Tiger Woods ... The back nine saw Mickelson put consecutive birdies on the card starting at the 14th hole to take a one-stroke lead, as Woods sputtered on the closing holes, and a kick-in birdie at the par-5 18th hole expanded his lead out to two strokes. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Tiger surges into a share of the lead at HSBC  Nov 7, 2009
    Quiros had a 66 and was one shot behind Phil Mickelson (66) and Ryan Moore (69). Anthony Kim made eagle on his last hole for a 69 and was at 136. (FindLaw News)

    Watney steals Tigers thunder to race into two-shot lead  Nov 6, 2009
    While most eyes were on Woods and world number two Phil Mickelson, it was their lesser known 28-year-old compatriot Watney who dominated the leaderboard for most of a balmy day at the US$7mil tournament. Early warning: American Nick Watney hitting the ball at the 15th green during the first round of the HSBC Champions tournament at the Shanghai Sheshan International Golf Club Thursday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    * Watney races into lead, Taiwans Lin well placed  Nov 6, 2009
    His long-time rival Phil Mickelson, the 2007 champion, had a solid day to be two behind Woods. Among European Tour players, money leader Lee Westwood stroked a 70, while Northern Irelands Rory McIlroy struggled to a 73. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)

    Norman leaves Open organisers searching for star  Nov 6, 2009
    Ogilvy, the world No.14, is playing the Australian Open and the other three are Phil Mickelson (No. 2), Spaniard Sergio Garcia (No. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Woods shares lead in Shanghai  Nov 6, 2009
    He joined first round pacesetter Nick Watney (70) at 10-under 134, one stroke ahead of fellow Americans Phil Mickelson and Ryan Moore and Spaniard Alvaro Quiros. There were seven Americans in the top nine in Asia's first World Golf Championships event. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Golf: Watney takes two-shot lead in HSBC Champions in Shanghai  Nov 6, 2009
    " His long-time rival Phil Mickelson, the 2007 champion, had a solid day to be two behind Woods, but feels he should have done better. "I had an opportunity to shoot a really good round and just didn't do it," said the world number two. "So I'll need to come out on Friday shoot something in the mid-60s and get myself right back in it. " Among European Tour players, money leader Lee Westwood stroked a 70 while Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy struggled to a 73. It was a disastrous day for... (Channelnewsasia.com)

    Washburn: Tiger's alternate reality »  Nov 6, 2009
    "I say to him you should see all the stars. They are all very good: Westwood, Mickelson. But young guys like him want to see Tiger."He was so excited about this event. He couldn't sleep. (ESPN -- Golf)

    Watney leads, Woods lurks in China  Nov 6, 2009
    Matt Kuchar and Pat Perez were among those at 68, while Phil Mickelson, Jason Dufner, and Brian Gay checked in at 69. Of the top 20 on the leaderboard through the opening round, nine were Americans. (Boston Globe)

    Woods, Watney lead at HSBC Champions golf championship  Nov 6, 2009
    Phil Mickelson, who won here in 2007, stroke a majestic bogey-free 66 for a share of second place with Spain's Alvaro Quiros (66) and another American Ryan Moore (69). Anthony Kim is a shot further back, ahead of US PGA Tour player Pat Perez on six under. (Xinhuanet, China)

    HSBC Champions: Tiger shares 36-hole lead in China  Nov 6, 2009
    HSBC Champions: Tiger Woods shares 36-hole lead in China - ESPN. Originally Published: November 6, 2009. (ABC News)

    Tiger Woods storms to shared lead in China  Nov 6, 2009
    SHANGHAI: Tiger Woods stormed into a share of the lead with Nick Watney at the WGC-HSBC Champions on Friday, as Phil Mickelson charged up the leaderboard to be one shot behind. The world number one birdied the last for a round of 67 to be 10-under-par for the tournament on 134, alongside fellow American Watney, who added a 70 to his opening 64. (India Times, India)

    Woods, Mickelson on top of world at HSBC Champions  Nov 5, 2009
    SHANGHAI - Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson sat across from each other in a mock game of Chinese checkers against the spectacular backdrop of Shanghai s trendy Bund district ... Only six weeks ago in Atlanta, they shared the spotlight at the Tour Championship when Mickelson won the tournament by three shots over Woods, and Woods hoisted the FedEx Cup trophy ... Despite a 78-man field from 23 countries at this World Golf Championship - the strongest field ever assembled in Asia - Woods and... (Boston Globe)

    Watneygrabs early HSBC lead over Tiger, others  Nov 5, 2009
    Take a look at photos of Phil Mickelson, his wife Amy and children ... Watney, runner-up to Phil Mickelson in the WGC event at Doral, is making the first of two trips to China. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Watney shoots 64 to take lead at HSBC Champions  Nov 5, 2009
    Phil Mickelson opened with two straight birdies and made the turn in 32, although he didn't make another birdie the rest of the way and had to settle for a 69. Defending champion Sergio Garcia made only one birdie in his round of 75. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Money's on Tiger  Nov 5, 2009
    While the 78-man field includes 15 of the world s top 20, Phil Mickelson is seen as Woods main rival with the two competing together in Asia for the first time. Defending champion Sergio Garcia, who is paired with Lee Westwood and Stewart Cink, also expects to be in the hunt come Sunday and said he felt no pressure. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Tiger relishes challenge of strong field at HSBC  Nov 5, 2009
    Garcia and Mickelson are past champions at Sheshan International, and the memories are particularly fond for Garcia ... Even so, the biggest threat might be Mickelson ... With a putting tip from former PGA champion , Mickelson believes he has put all of the pieces together. (ESPN -- Golf)

    Watney goes low for HSBC Champions lead  Nov 5, 2009
    Phil Mickelson, who captured this title in 2007 before it was a WGC event, posted a three-under 69 and shares 13th place. The game's two best players are chasing Watney, a two-time PGA Tour winner. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    * China could become golfing powerhouse:Woods, Mickelson  Nov 5, 2009
    China could become golfing powerhouse:Woods, Mickelson ... Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson have both tipped China to become a golfing powerhouse, saying it was only a matter of time with the games popularity exploding ... The event has been upgraded to become an elite World Golf Championship tournament and world No. 2 Mickelson said it reflected how far China had come in such a short time. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)

    Americans reluctant to travel out of their comfort zones  Nov 5, 2009
    SHANGHAI: Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson might be at the WGC-HSBC Champions this week but a host of other Americans who qualified haven t taken up the offer. USPGA Tour players are renowned for not travelling overseas out of their comfort zone, unlike many of their European Tour counterparts. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Watney gets record 64, Tiger 3 back at HSBC  Nov 5, 2009
    Nick Watney ties course record to take early lead in HSBC Champions; Tiger Woods 3 back - ESPN. Updated: November 5, 2009, 2:07 AM ET. (ABC News)

    Golf: Woods once again the man to beat in China  Nov 4, 2009
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    Casey realistic about bonus chance  Nov 4, 2009
    Lucas Glover tops the standings, followed by Stewart Cink, Tiger Wood, Phil Mickelson and Kenny Perry. That's no typo at No. 6 - Tom Watson, who lost in a playoff at Turnberry. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    A good step for golf, even with Americans at home  Nov 4, 2009
    AP Photo Phil Mickelson of the U.S., left, and his compatriot Tiger Woods hit the balls during a photo call of the HSBC Champions golf tournament Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 in Shanghai, China ... Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, the best two players in the world, are competing at the same tournament in Asia for the first time ... From left, Yang Yong-eun of South Korea, Tiger Woods of the U.S., Phil Mickelson of the U.S. and defending champion Sergio Garcia of Spain smile during a photo call of the... (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Golf: Tiger and Mickelson head field  Nov 4, 2009
    Tiger and Mickelson resume rivalry - CNN.com ... Tiger and Mickelson resume rivalry ... Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson headline field in HSBC Champions in Shanghai. (CNN -- International)

    Tiger and Mickelson renew rivalry at HSBC Champions  Nov 4, 2009
    SHANGHAI: Tiger Woods renews battle with Phil Mickelson in China this week as Asia host their biggest golf tournament ever with the HSBC Champions, now elevated to World Golf Championship status. The last time the worlds top two players met, Mickelson surged to victory at the Tour Championship, leaving Woods trailing in second ... Having a blast: From left, Yang Yong-eun, Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods and defending champion Sergio Garcia hit the balls during a photo call of the 2009 HSBC... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Woods, Mickelson face off in Asia for first time  Nov 4, 2009
    Woods and Phil Mickelson are competing for the first time together in Asia, part of a 78-man field that includes 15 of the top 20 players in the world ranking ... He was joined by past winners of the HSBC Champions, all rivals in their own way - Mickelson, defending champion Sergio Garcia, and Y.E. Yang, who rallied to beat Woods in the PGA Championship to give Asia its first major champion ... Mickelson won the HSBC Champions two years ago, his first big win overseas, and is finishing a two-leg... (Boston Globe -- Sports)

    Woods in his comfort zone against world's best  Nov 4, 2009
    Woods headlines the strongest field ever in Asia, which includes world No. 2 Phil Mickelson, three-time major champion Padraig Harrington, defending champion Sergio Garcia and Lee Westwood, who leads the Race to Dubai ... Phil Mickelson of the U.S., right, listens to an unidentified amateur golfer at the 4th green during Pro-Am golf of the 2009 HSBC Champions golf tournament Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, in Shanghai, China. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)

    Strong golf field is sign of change  Nov 4, 2009
    Woods and Phil Mickelson are competing for the first time together in Asia, part of a 78-man field that includes 15 of the top 20 players in the world ranking. "How this event has grown to where it is now is truly remarkable," Woods said Tuesday. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    2010 schedule »  Nov 4, 2009
    Partial 2010 PGA Tour Schedule - ESPN. Originally Published: November 3, 2009. (ESPN -- Golf)

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