Per Mickelson's gambling, this is a favorite story, from "Phil":
"When I was in the tower,” says former CBS announcer Gary McCord, “every time Phil got to my hole, Bones would look up at me and I would flash the odds. If Phil had a fifteen-footer, I’d flash three fingers, which
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- Okay, this is, I think, the most epic Mickelson gambling story extant. From "Phil": Tom Candiotti, the former big-league pitcher, was once among a big group of friends Mickelson invited to Las Vegas for the opening day of the NFL season. They woke up early in Scottsdale and flew
- Verdict: the PGA Tour wins! In layman's terms, the players took the money and can now shove it.
- What does @tonyfinaugolf do after grinding all week to win another PGA Tour event? He takes his kids out to the par 3 course and carries their clubs. Great athlete. Great parent. Congrats Tony!
- Here's a snippet of video of @AlanShipnuck getting removed from Phil Mickelson's post-round interview this evening at the LIV event outside of London. Not shown: one of the security guards twice putting hands on Alan, who on both occasions said, "Do not touch me." Video by @CNN
00:00Well, a couple of neckless security dudes just physically removed me from Phil Mickelson's press conference, saying they were acting on orders from their boss, whom they refused to name. (Greg Norman? MBS? Al Capone?) Never a dull moment up in here. - How do feel about the walk and talk interviews during The Masters?
- Whoa, bombshell! Plaintiff's lawyer just let slip that LIV players' earnings are counted against their upfront money. This shall be explored further at a later date.
- Rumors of Phil Mickelson’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. He had plenty of speed yesterday at Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club.
00:00 - At the Fire Pit, we’re drawn to dreamers, long shots, underdogs, grinders. And now we’re committed to telling their stories in an immersive way. Introducing “The Grind,” an episodic series that follows a diverse group of golfers chasing the dream. firepitcollective.com/the-grind/
00:00 - Whoever has followed @markbaldwin1 and @acaseofthegolf1 this week - thank you. Absolutely stunned. The boys HAVE RISEN to the occasion. CANT WAIT FOR TOMMORROW‼️
- EXCLUSIVE: @AlanShipnuck has the goods on Tiger's secret meeting: -A tour-within-the-Tour of 18 big money events -Renouncing non-profit status in favor of private equity money? -PLUS: 7 Tour players bolting for LIV after the Tour Championship. firepitcollective.com/tigers-secret-…
- The fact is 95% of pro golfers aren’t in the position to fight over millions. They just fight for their next opportunity. “The Grind” premier is just two weeks away as we follow men and women chasing their dreams and the reality of pro golf. Presented by @GOLFTEC
00:00 - In Tucson, @AlanShipnuck staked out a players meeting at the Ritz and talked to more than a dozen LIV golfers to get the scoop on how a suddenly cost-conscious tour is continuing to tweak its business model. firepitcollective.com/liv-golfs-grow…






