Phil Mickelson of the US takes a bunker shot during the final round of 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 takes a bunker shot during the final round of 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.