first child the next day, was a touching moment in the book. Phil’s collapse on the final hole of the 2006 U.S. Open at Winged Foot and ultimately handing the title to Geoff Ogilvy, illustrated Phil’s frustration of six runners-up in U.S. Open competition. It is still the only major championship that Phil has failed to win. As for Tiger, his flops in competition were few and far between, making his run of victories seem all the more staggering. The 2008 U.S. Open win in a playoff with Rocco Mediate at Torrey Pines, on a broken leg, is perhaps the most dramatic of them all. His story is not yet complete, whether you love him, or hate him, Woods’ numerous battles with off-course issues make him front page news every time he makes a comeback. Their personalities and backgrounds are as completely different as are their playing records. Both were less than spectacular in Ryder Cup play, a fact that has always puzzled me. While the exploits of both Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson have been covered extensively by media over the years, Harig’s version of combining their careers into one book was a great idea. Both are still competing and there is still more to tell. Hopefully, Bob Harig will be one to do it the best. Find Bob Harig’s, “Tiger & Phil: Golf’s Most Fascinating Rivalry” on Amazon at: amzn. to/3LucxXn Indiana Golf Journal
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