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    And while Mickelson would have preferred to have finished ahead of playing partner Tiger Woods when the world No 1 was at the top of his game – he shot a poor level-par 72 to finish five shots back – the win sets the 39-year-old up well for the new season. "I am excited about 2010 because I am starting to play the best golf of my career ... Everything is starting to come together as far as my driving goes, since working with Butch Harmon, my ball-striking has been much better and my short game is as good as it's ever been." American Ryan Moore claimed third, a further shot off the pace following a 68, while Rory McIlroy moved up to second place in the Race to Dubai after finishing fourth by equalling Els' record round of 63. Full Article at The Independent
    I am excited about 2010 because I am starting to play the best golf of my career ... Everything is starting to come together as far as my driving goes, since working with Butch Harmon, my ball-striking has been much better and my short game is as good as it's ever been.
    Phil Mickelson – Phil Mickelson SOURCE: The Independent 3 weeks ago
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Mickelson holds nerve to edge Els
  1. Anything that could go wrong, did ... I didn't really envision shooting even par. The only only good thing is I don't think many of the guys went deep, so that makes you feel a little better. I would have had to shoot 67 to get into a play-off so the [leading] guys took it deep and I didn't.
    Tiger Woods – Tiger Woods SOURCE: The Independent 3 weeks ago
  2. It feels terrific because I had to fight so hard throughout the day ... I didn't hit it great, the putts weren't falling, but I was able to hang in there.
    SOURCE: The Independent 3 weeks ago

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