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Mickelson joins 5 others in Hall of Fame induction
Yahoo! News ^ | May 7, 2012 | by Doug Ferguson

Posted on 05/07/2012 7:31:11 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (AP) — Phil Mickelson loved golf before he was old enough to walk and swing a club. It took him on a thrilling ride of major championships and a few spectacular crashes, eventually leading to his induction Monday night into the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Mickelson was inducted with two-time major champion Sandy Lyle of Scotland, writer Dan Jenkins, British player-turned-broadcaster Peter Alliss, and four-time LPGA major champion Hollis Stacy. That brought membership in the Hall of Fame to 141, nearly half of them since it moved to the World Golf Village in 1998.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: Arizona; US: California
KEYWORDS: golf
A good man.
1 posted on 05/07/2012 7:31:13 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Dead Solid Perfect


2 posted on 05/07/2012 7:56:08 PM PDT by razorback-bert (Some days it's not worth chewing through the straps.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer; frithguild; ColdOne; word_warrior_bob; 21stCenturion; Ted; Dinah Lord; Textide; ...
Congratulations, Phil!

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There are only 34 Rules Of Golf.

Email me if you want on the Golf Ping List: ;

Visit PGA.com, an excellent site.

3 posted on 05/07/2012 8:11:06 PM PDT by Zuben Elgenubi
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To: Zuben Elgenubi
Phil is a class act. He's great for the game.

---I was also glad to see Rickie hang on for his first win this week.

4 posted on 05/07/2012 8:20:06 PM PDT by Baynative (Please check this out - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFIcZkEzc8I)
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To: Baynative

Yes, it’s the second time Fowler has beat Rory in a playoff to win (once in Korea).


5 posted on 05/07/2012 8:24:12 PM PDT by Zuben Elgenubi
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To: Zuben Elgenubi

Wow- Mr. Trivia! I didn’t know that. I’ll be collecting a beer at the club tomorrow when I stump my playing partners with your tid bit. thanks


6 posted on 05/07/2012 9:25:01 PM PDT by Baynative (Please check this out - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFIcZkEzc8I)
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To: Zuben Elgenubi
Yes and seems to be a healthy and friendly rivalry developing.

That was indicated on the 3rd round 17th hole.

Rickie nailed the green with his drive. After picking up his tee, he glanced towards Rory who was waiting in turn, and gave him a big smile.

Game On!

It will be fun to watch. Rory with all the natural skill and talent and Rory with good old fashion "attitude" . . . Southern California style.

7 posted on 05/07/2012 11:20:20 PM PDT by saywhatagain
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

I have been a fan of Lefty especially in the tiger vs. lefty war...on the course. It does seem strange that golf puts both men and women in the Hall before they retire. Of course with a senior tour that extends their palying into the 70’s retiring is another issue.


8 posted on 05/08/2012 4:48:36 AM PDT by q_an_a (the more laws the less justice)
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To: Baynative
Ooops, I'm in error. Fowler won by 6 strokes over Rory in the Korean Open, no playoff.
9 posted on 05/09/2012 7:03:47 AM PDT by Zuben Elgenubi
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