Go Phil!

I've talked before about how I'm a bit of a fan of golf, and have also mentioned how much I happen to like Phil Mickelson.  But I'm not sure I've ever said why.  Aside from being a spectacular golfer who can thrill fans and break their hearts in a matter of one round and aside from never doing what you think he's going to do and always playing how he wants to, he is, by far, what seems to be the absolute nicest and most down to earth player on tour.  He's an absolute gentleman who follows the unsaid rules of golf, as well as a devoted family man.  Don't believe me?  On Monday of this week (US Open week!) when he was supposed to be practicing in Merion PA, he flew home to California to watch his daughter speak at her 8th grade graduation then caught a flight back just in time for his Thursday tee time.  Somehow I just don't see Tiger doing something like that.  Kids could use more sports role models like Phil and less like Tiger.  A few of the players on tour could even learn a thing or two about decorum from him, if they'd just pay attention.

So, the fact that he's in winning position (he's been here before, 5x with no win...) makes it even sweeter!  I'm sure I speak for all of Lefty's many, many fans when I say, Go Phil, keep on doing what you're doing and bring this trophy home!