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# Lefty

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2022
# lefty loosey
Biographer says Mickelson had $40mn in gambling losses in four years
Mickelson has not played since an uproar in February followed Alan Shipnuck’s publication of the player’s explosive remarks concerning the Saudi-backed LIV golf tour.
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May 6th 2022, 8:36 AM
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# Lefty
Phil Mickelson: I will cherish forever winning US PGA Championship
The old guy’s still got it.
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May 24th 2021, 8:11 AM
# Lefty
Phil Mickelson becomes oldest Major winner at 50 with sensational PGA Championship win
Mickelson closed out a two-shot victory, with Pádraig Harrington and Shane Lowry sharing a tie for fourth place.
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May 24th 2021, 12:17 AM
# Lefty
McIlroy struggles at Wells Fargo as focused Mickelson leads by two
Shane Lowry and Seamus Power, meanwhile, are both on level par.
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May 7th 2021, 8:27 AM
# Lefty
Magnificent Mickelson surges into lead at Travelers Championship
World number one Rory McIlroy is four shots off the top at the halfway stage.
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Jun 26th 2020, 11:20 PM
# Lefty
Mickelson rules out the possibility of a 'sympathy spot' at the US Open
The 49-year-old wants to earn his place at the June tournament instead of accepting a special exemption.
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Feb 6th 2020, 3:29 PM
# Lefty
Mickelson leads at Pebble Beach as Monday finish awaits
Eyeing a record-equalling fifth Pebble Beach Pro-Am win, the Tour heavyweight will have to return later to see out a victory.
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Feb 11th 2019, 7:17 AM
# Lefty
US pairing of Woods and Mickelson 'not too likely' says skipper Furyk
They old rivals haven’t been particularly successful together in the past.
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Sep 26th 2018, 5:06 PM
# Lefty
Phil Mickelson and long-time bagman 'Bones' are to part ways
Mickelson says his brother, Tim, will caddie for him the rest of the year.
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Jun 20th 2017, 9:01 PM
# Feathers Ruffels
Phil Mickelson denies he lost a $5,000 bet to a 17-year-old golfer
Lefty also says the youngster has a lot to learn about golf”s unspoken etiquette.
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Jan 28th 2016, 4:56 PM
# Lefty
Phil Mickelson took time at PGA Championship to go sliding down a hill on cardboard
It’s a metaphor for his PGA title chances this weekend.
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Aug 15th 2015, 9:10 AM
# Gent
More evidence to prove that Phil Mickelson is actually the soundest man in golf
Lefty’s heading to Chambers Bay with plenty of goodwill on his side.
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Jun 15th 2015, 3:29 PM
# pedigree
You'll want to keep a very close eye on Rory McIlroy's group for rounds 1 and 2 of The Masters
The tournament favourite will be playing alongside Phil Mickelson until late on Friday.
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Apr 7th 2015, 7:46 PM
# Fitness
Phil Mickelson is losing a lot of weight by working out at 5:30am and cutting carbs, dairy, and sugar
Lefty’s laying off the cheeseburgers in favour of a paleo diet.
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Nov 21st 2014, 11:25 AM
# Grandstand Approach
Phil Mickelson tried a 'Lefty special' from the hospitality tents yesterday
If anyone can do it, Phil can.
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Aug 23rd 2014, 12:39 PM
# lefty's right
44-year-old Open champion Phil Mickelson believes his best is yet to come
Lefty is seeking his sixth Major win at Hoylake this week.
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Jul 15th 2014, 7:15 AM
# Trickshot
Phil Mickelson cares not for your laws of physics
What magic is this?
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Jul 8th 2014, 8:48 PM
# The Heat Is On
Phil Mickelson comes out swinging after FBI insider trading probe
‘I’ve done nothing wrong. I’m not going to walk around any other way’ said Lefty.
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Jun 1st 2014, 12:01 PM
# cream rising
Lefty shoots sizzling 63 as Rory gets his groove back
Phil Mickelson recovered from a second round of 75 to take the overall lead at Quail Hollow.
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May 3rd 2014, 9:13 PM
# short game
Phil Mickelson pulls off amazing flop shot to save par
Lefty missed the 11th green by 95 feet but unfurled a beautiful chip to keep his card clean.
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Sep 1st 2013, 1:12 PM
# Frenemies
Mickelson to Tiger ahead of PGA Championship: bring it on
America’s two heavyweight golfers say they get on just fine and prompt the best out of each other.
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Aug 7th 2013, 7:40 AM
# Focus
Gloom to glory a short step for Mickelson
Just five weeks after yet another second-place at the US Open, Lefty has his first Claret Jug.
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Jul 21st 2013, 8:28 PM
# playoff drama
Phil Mickelson in the mood for Claret Jug after gutsy Scottish Open win
The American stormed to the title at Castle Stuart after a nerve-jangling playoff against Branden Grace.
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Jul 14th 2013, 7:51 PM
# citeog
The 7 most annoying things you can say to a left-handed person
Are you left handed?
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Jun 19th 2013, 9:30 PM
# ya beauty
Stunning 120-yard eagle chip gives Mickelson US Open hope as Rose blooms
Hunter Mahan and Justin Rose inherited the lead after Lefty’s putting woes at the third but that was just the beginning.
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Jun 16th 2013, 9:26 PM
# Lefty
Phil Mickelson nearly drained a miracle 150-yard shot on the 18th hole last night
While the shot was in midair, he yelled, “Get in! Drop!”
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Jun 10th 2013, 2:55 PM
# Lefty
Phil Mickelson hits 2 balls at once in yet another ridiculous trick shot
Seems legit.
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Mar 30th 2013, 5:33 PM
# Lefty
Phil Mickelson hits a ball onto the green while facing the opposite direction in another sick trick shot
Nope. We can’t figure it out either.
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Mar 29th 2013, 10:40 PM
# Lefty
Phil Mickelson hit a trick shot over a guy standing 35 inches in front of him
Get in the hole!
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Mar 26th 2013, 5:44 PM
# Lefty
Phil Mickelson teaches you how to hit a golf ball off the cart path
They have golf cart paths where you play, right?
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Mar 9th 2013, 2:23 PM
# Lefty
Happy Birthday, Chippy! Here's why we still love Liam Brady
Unbelievable tekkers on the field and behind a desk at RTÉ.
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Feb 13th 2013, 12:20 PM
# So Close
VIDEO: Phil Mickelson's birdie putt for a 59 rolled around the inside of the cup and lipped out
By such fine margins are heroes made.
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Feb 1st 2013, 10:09 AM
# Lefty
Mickelson aims to bury Ryder Cup misery
The American reckons he’ll be hurting for the next two years after that sensational defeat in Chicago.
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Oct 31st 2012, 7:45 AM
# Lefty
Phil Mickelson signs up as late entry for Scottish Open before major challenge
After missing the cut at the weekend, the three-time Masters winner is heading for Scotland to get some links practice in.
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Jul 9th 2012, 2:11 PM
# US Open
Olympic humbles Mickelson, Watson
It was a bad day at the office for Lefty, who was in trouble from his first tee shot, at the par-four ninth.
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Jun 14th 2012, 10:50 PM
# LA story
Watch: Bill Haas goes the extra to win a thriller at Riviera
Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley lose out in dramatic play-off holes at the the Northern Trust Open last night.
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Feb 20th 2012, 9:28 AM
# Augusta National
Encouraging signs for Harrington ahead of trip to Augusta
The Dubliner finished up in a tie for eighth place at the Shell Houston Open, nine shots behind winner Phil Mickelson.
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Apr 4th 2011, 12:11 PM