Twelve days after Phil Mickelson made the announcement that his wife, Amy, was diagnosed with breast cancer and he'd be taking an indefinite leave of absence, Lefty is planning his return to the PGA Tour.Next week's St. Jude Classic in Memphis, Tenn., will give Phil one tournament to prepare before heading up to Bethpage Black for the U.S. Open, where he finished alone in second place behind Tiger Woods in 2002.
News on Amy Mickelson's breast cancer have been very positive so far, with Phil admitting that the cancer was caught early enough to give the family hope. Phil and Amy have been the talk of the golf world the last two weeks, with most of the support peaking on Saturday at the Colonial (and event Mickelson had previously committed to playing) when players and fans alike were part of a "Pink Out" to support Amy and raise awareness for breast cancer.
Phil has always been one that liked to play the week before a major, and though the recent news rattled his schedule, he is sticking to his guns.
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6-01-2009 @ 8:25PM
hookmrl said...
phil good luck and how amy is good
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6-02-2009 @ 12:12AM
Matt said...
The thing I like about golfers is that Golf donates more to charities then all other sports combined. I hope he does well & I hope his wife is back to feeling great soon.
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6-02-2009 @ 10:12AM
Robert Ferree said...
Good luck Phil! Too you and also especially to your wife.
You're at the stage of your golfing career that if you don't get "the tiger" of your shoulder, it's not going to happen. If you play some of your best golf in the next six months and with Tiger somewhat below par, you have a chance to become the #1 golfer in the world. You may remain there for a while, because personally I don't think Tiger will ever regain his prowess. He still will be very good but not dominating as he has been over the years.
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6-02-2009 @ 11:41AM
lxoxvxeisu said...
Play well!
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6-02-2009 @ 12:05PM
hobbsoldbg65 said...
Thank God for Phils return and thank God that Amys cancer was caught in an early stage.All is well with the world again.
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6-02-2009 @ 12:38PM
RAY said...
6-02-2009 @ 12:12AM
Matt said...
The thing I like about golfers is that Golf donates more to charities then all other sports combined. I hope he does well & I hope his wife is back to feeling great soon.
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*******************************************NASCAR donates more to charities than golfers....PGA is a close second though.
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6-02-2009 @ 2:32PM
Ed Fielding said...
In the interest of full disclosure, I admit that I don't like Phil. Never have, never will. In my opinion, he is a complete phony. I truly believe that he is taking advantage of everyone's pity at the expense of his wife. Poor Phil. If he wins, it will be because of his incredible courage and if he loses, it will be because he was just thinking about Amy. Bull crap. Having ranted on, I truly wish Amy a full and speedy recovery. She is the only member of the family with any balls (other than Callaways)
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6-08-2009 @ 12:07PM
bilko said...
Hey Ed,
Do you have ANY friends? As a guy who enjoys seeing how a fool's mind works, can you explain to all of us why you think Phil is a "phony?" My guess is you won't explain yourself.
6-02-2009 @ 9:17PM
jwcisler said...
"Ed Fielding" is an absolute idiot! Probably always has been...and always will be!
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6-02-2009 @ 9:17PM
jwcisler said...
Hey "Big Ed!"...It should be Big Dickhead! Phil's got more class in his little toe, than you have in that miserable body (mind) of yours.
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6-21-2009 @ 12:50PM
vakathy55 said...
Since Thursday, not knowing much about golf but hearing about you and what your family and you are going through, my son who lives with me has taught me about the sport of golf. I have been watching you and with prayer and hope that you do bring to your wife that "silver trophy". My Prayers and thoughts are with you. GO WIN!!!!!!
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