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Robert Thompson

Going for the Green

Robert Thompson's comments, criticism and opinion on the world of golf.

Posts about: Phil Mickelson

Daly Retires, Puts Ping Wedges on eBay

Okay, well not really. Or definitely maybe? Who is to say what John Daly will do next, and I’m not really sure I care.
After two more lousy rounds — Daly has rarely played well in the last six years — he apparently told the producer at the Golf Channel, who is doing the “Being John [...]


Tiger Not Tour’s No.1 Issue: Ames; The Spin on Grooves

Calgary resident Stephen Ames, known for his outspoken tendencies, apparently told Gord Holder at the Ottawa Citizen, that Tiger Woods isn’t the PGA Tour’s No. 1 issue — or at least that’s what the headline in the Montreal Gazette suggests and how Holder sets up his column:
Stephen Ames admits he has no idea when Tiger [...]


Sympatico Column: What will Santa bring the game of golf this year?

Let me take this opportunity to thank each of my readers who turned up on the site throughout the year. I always appreciate the comments — positive and negative. I hope each of you have a safe and happy holiday season. Not sure how often I’ll post over the next week or two — but [...]


Sympatico Column: Is Mickelson a Real Rival for Woods?

My latest column for Sympatico tries to cut through the hyperbole about Phil Mickelson’s play and ask the bigger question: Is Phil really a rival for Tiger?
Here’s a taste:
Any time Tiger Woods wins it is good for golf. Could it be equally beneficial when he loses?
That surely isn’t always the case – think Y.E. Yang [...]


FedUP Cup; World Cup: Random Monday Morning Thoughts

Spent yesterday afternoon watching Phil Mickelson one-putt his way around East Lake in an impressive dismantling of the golf course. Yep, yet another course that has been reworked by Rees Jones. I count seven Rees Jones’ redos — all looking essentially the same, on tour. I know for a fact that a number of players [...]