Phil Mickelson, meanwhile, will remember the British Open for a very different reason: the really hard pin positions.
“The pin positions were very challenging - that would be putting it nice,” said the Masters champion.
When asked whether they were bordering on the unfair, the left-hander said: “That is not my call but they were very difficult.”
Pussbag. It’s one thing if you’re playing at a sun-baked U.S. Open course, where the greens are like concrete, and +4 is leading the tournament. It’s quite another when the leader is -18, there are 46 players under par, 7 players in double digits under par, and the winning score is just one off of the lowest British Open score in recorded history.
I’m not doubting that the pin positions were difficult, but 21 players managed to find a way to deal with them better than Phil did, including such luminaries as Greg Owen, Brett Rumford, Robert Rock, and Mikko Ilonen.
I’ve only heard one guy complaining about the course this week. Now, I’ve heard a lot of people saying it was a thinking-golfer’s course, that it required some forethought and course management skills. Perhaps ol’ FIGJAM didn’t bring those things to the table with him this week.
I have no idea why this guy is so popular.
DookieStyle Says:
July 24th, 2006 at 8:37 am
What did he say that was really that bad? At the begining of the broadcast, Faldo said that the pin placements were the 18 hardest he’s ever seen.
Secondly…was he asked about the course, or the pin placements? He probably was, and gave his opinion.
I think you’re being a little too hard on him.
KP Says:
July 24th, 2006 at 1:13 pm
Phil is the second best golfer in the world, gives a boatload of dough to charity, and has the same physique as most golf fans. That’s why he’s so popular.
Taran Says:
July 24th, 2006 at 2:10 pm
His fake smile just gives me the creeps. And where are the wife and kids when he craps the bed?? Does he lock them in a container that reads: “do not open until FIGJAM is about to win”?
Jimmy Says:
July 24th, 2006 at 6:53 pm
Phil Mickelson wouldn’t be the first golfer to be a douchebag. I’m willing to bet the Tour’s full of ‘em.
Fredwilo Says:
July 25th, 2006 at 4:13 pm
FIGJAM is the best nickname for that guy. I love the fact that other tour players call him that. Who gets to play with him in the next Ryder Cup???