Phil Mickelson of the US poses with the trophy during the award ceremony after winning the HSBC Champions golf tournament at the Sheshan International Golf Course, in Shanghai on November 8, 2009. Phil Mickelson held off a resurgent Ernie Els in a thrilling finale to win the WGC-HSBC Champions on and come out on top in his personal battle with Tiger Woods. The world number two showed nerves of steel to claim the 1.2-million-USD winner's cheque by a stroke from the South African after hitting 69 for a 17-under-par total of 271. Getty Images logo Getty Images 27 months ago

Phil Mickelson of the US poses with the trophy during the award ceremony after winning the HSBC Champions golf tournament at the Sheshan International Golf Course, in Shanghai on November 8, 2009. Phil Mickelson held off a resurgent Ernie Els in a thrilling finale to win the WGC-HSBC Champions on and come out on top in his personal battle with Tiger Woods. The world number two showed nerves of steel to claim the 1.2-million-USD winner's cheque by a stroke from the South African after hitting 69 for a 17-under-par total of 271.

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