Australia’s two-time Major champion on looking after golf’s old boys, picking a winner at Shinnecock Hills, and his final-round 67 to win the 1981 US Open at Merion – still regarded as one of the greatest final rounds in the event’s history.
While other players are contemplating how much they will stifle their drivers, the world No.1 intends to let loose on as many as half the holes at Carnoustie. This is called playing to your strengths.
They were waiting for him, and Phil Mickelson knew they would be there – nearly one month on from his shenanigans aboard the 13th green at Shinnecock Hills.
Mike Davis and the USGA have taken their share of body blows for losing Shinnecock Hills, again, at this year’s US Open. Judging by Tiger Woods’ roundabout jab on Sunday, those punches aren’t stopping anytime soon.
It sounds like Tiger is staying true to his “It’s winning time” comment from earlier this year and not being quite as chummy with his competition now that he’s healthy again.