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Mickelson’s heroics net wild 1-shot winSHANGHAI - Phil Mickelson won the HSBC Champions by rallying against a familiar foe. Only it wasn’t Tiger Woods. (Associated Press, 1:19 a.m.) Duel on tap todaySHANGHAI - Phil Mickelson was unwinding from a day of high energy and quick turnarounds, one that took him from a two-shot deficit against Tiger Woods to a two-shot lead over the final eight holes in the third round of the HSBC Champions yesterday. (Associated Press, 11/8/09) Woods sets stage at HSBCThe gallery kept growing until it stretched along all 603 yards of the eighth hole at Sheshan International. It took a little longer before Tiger Woods gave them what they came to see yesterday in the HSBC Champions. (Associated Press, 11/7/09) Watney leads, Woods lurks in ChinaSo much for that notion that American golfers don’t travel well. The first World Golf Championship in Asia opened yesterday to a leaderboard filled with Stars & Stripes, led by wide-eyed Nick Watney and his 8-under 64 that tied the course record at the HSBC Champions and including, as always, Tiger Woods. (Associated Press, 11/6/09) Woods, Mickelson on top of world at HSBC ChampionsTiger Woods and Phil Mickelson sat across from each other in a mock game of Chinese checkers against the spectacular backdrop of Shanghai’s trendy Bund district. Later, they posed with the HSBC Champions trophy. (Associated Press, 11/5/09) For the recordCorrection: Because of incorrect information supplied by the MIAA, the score for Taylor Hammond of Hopkinton was incorrect in Monday’s Division 3 school golf results. Hammond shot an 80. (Boston Globe, 11/4/09) Woods, Mickelson face off in Asia for first timeTiger Woods looked out of a conference room above the Shanghai River that was filled with so many photographers and other media that it felt like he was at a major championship. (Associated Press, 11/4/09) |


