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Tiger vs. Phil: WITB for my top 5 duels

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The title says it all.

I’m sure there will be some back and forth on the top 5, but these are my picks based on the WITB and overall entertainment.

No. 5: 2007 Deutsche Bank Championship (TPC Boston)

SCORES

Phil Mickelson -16 (Winner)

Tiger Woods -14 (T2)

What Transpired: Phil fired a final round 66 to edge TW (67) by 2.

Why in the Top 5: Like one of the other match-ups, both players fired rounds in the mid-60s.

What was in the Bag

Phil Mickelson

DRIVER: Callaway FT-5 Tour 8.5 with Mitsubishi Chemical Diamana White Board 73x5ct

3-WOOD: Callaway X-Hot 15 Degrees with Mitsubishi Chemical Diamana White Board 73x5ct

HYBRID: Callaway FT 2H 18 Degrees with Mitsubishi Chemical Diamana Blue Board 93x5ct

IRONS: Callaway X-Forged CB with Project X Rifle (Satin) 7.o

WEDGES: Callaway X Forged (52, 56, 60) with Project X Rifle (Satin) 7.o

PUTTER: Odyssey #9 PM Proto @33.5 Inches

GRIPS: Royal Grip Sand Wrap

Tiger Woods

DRIVER: Nike Sasquatch @8.5 with Mitsubishi Chemical Diamana Blue Board 83x5ct

3-WOOD: Nike Sasquatch @15 with Mitsubishi Chemical Diamana Blue Board 103x5ct

5-WOOD: Nike T40 Tour 5T @19 Degrees with Mitsubishi Chemical Diamana Blue Board 103x5ct

IRONS: (3-PW) Nike Forged MB (Red TW Logo) with True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 (Tipped 1/4 w/ Wooden Dowel Inserts)

WEDGES: (56) Nike Forged Pro Combo (60) Nike Forged SV with Dynamic Gold S400

PUTTER: Scotty Cameron GSS Newport 2 with Ping Man Grip (Blacked Out) 35 Inches

GRIPS: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Chord “Logo Down”

No. 4: 2001 Arnold Palmer Championship (Bay Hill Club & Lodge)

SCORES

Tiger Woods -15 (Winner)

Phil Mickelson -14 (T2)

What Transpired: Tiger was in a “slump” and finally, after five arduous weeks, broke through to outduel Phil.

Why in the Top 5: The two players separated themselves from the pack, and if it weren’t for some 72nd hole heroics by Tiger, a playoff (the first and maybe only Tiger/Phil version) would have ensued.

What was in the Bag

Tiger Woods

DRIVER: Titleist 975D @7.5 w/ Dynamic Gold X100 (tipped to length) @43.5 inches long

3-WOOD: Titleist 970 @15  w/ Dynamic Gold X100 (tipped to length) @42.5 inches long

IRONS: 2-P Titleist 681T (Endo Forged) with Dynamic Gold X100 (Tipped 1/4)

WEDGES: Titleist Vokey 258/08 @56, 260/06 with Dynamic Gold S400

PUTTER: Scotty Cameron GSS with PingMan “blackout” grip

GRIPS: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord

GLOVE: Nike

Phil Mickelson

DRIVER: TaylorMade 360 8.5 degrees w/ Fujikura Speeder 757 X

3-WOOD: Yonex Titanium 13 degrees with Yonex Tour Graphite Proto X

IRONS: (2-PW) Titleist 990 with Royal Precision Rifle FCM 7.0

WEDGES: Titleist Vokey 252/08, 256/10, 60 “P Grind” with Royal Precision Rifle FCM 7.0

PUTTER: Scotty Cameron Santa Fe Terryllium (Stainless Steel) @33.5 Inches

GRIPS: Royal Grips Sand Wrap

GLOVE: Titleist

No. 3: 2009 Tour Championship (East Lake GC)

SCORES 

Phil Mickelson -9 (Winner)

Tiger Woods -6 (2nd but Won Fed Ex Cup)

What Transpired: Phil fires a final-round 65 to claim the title and bounce up from 14th to 2nd in the FedEx Cup final standings. If it weren’t for a late birdie surge by TW, Phil could have taken home the $10 million.

Why in the Top 5: It’s symbolic of the relationship. Phil won the day and the trophy but TW won the war. Bittersweet for both. If memes were a thing back then it would look like this.

What was in the Bag

Phil Mickelson

DRIVER: Callaway FT-9 Tour 8.5 with Mitsubishi Chemical Fubuki K 73x5ct

3-WOOD: Callaway  Diablo 15 Degrees with Mitsubishi Fubuki K 73x5ct

HYBRIDS: Callaway PM Prototype (19,22) with Mitsubishi Chemical Diamana Thump Hybrid 100X

IRONS: (4-PW) Callaway Pro MB1 with Project X Rifle (Satin) 7.o

WEDGES: Callaway X Forged MD (54, 60) with Project X Rifle (Satin) 7.o

PUTTER: Odyssey PT82 PM Proto @33.5 Inches

GRIPS: Golf Pride MCC Black/White

Tiger Woods

DRIVER: Nike Dymo 380CC Prototype @8.5 with Mitsubishi Chemical Diamana White Board 83x5ct

3 WOOD: Nike Sasquatch @15 with Mitsubishi Chemical Diamana Blue Board 103x5ct

5 WOOD: Nike Sasquatch @19 Degrees with Mitsubishi Chemical Diamana Blue Board 103x5ct

IRONS: (3-PW) Nike Forged MB (Red TW Logo) with True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 (Tipped 1/4 w/ Wooden Dowel Inserts)

WEDGES: (56) Nike Forged Pro Combo (60) Nike Forged “FastBack” with Dynamic Gold S400

PUTTER: Scotty Cameron GSS Newport 2 with Ping Man Grip (Blacked Out) 35 Inches

GRIPS: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord “Logo Down”

No. 2: 2002 US Open (Bethpage Black)

SCORES: 

Tiger Woods -3  (Winner)

Phil Mickelson Even (2nd)

What Transpired: Tiger Woods put on a warrior’s performance and at times physically overpowered Bethpage Black. However, the hearts of the NY State crowd were with Phil who put up a titans effort but in no way ever threatened TW.

Why in the Top 5: It was the first major in which TW was winning but Phil had all the energy behind him. Its the first time I heard “People’s Champion” in reference to Phil and I believe the love affair with NYC and Mickelson started here.

What was in the bag

Tiger Woods

DRIVER: Nike TW Prototype 310CC @8.5 w/ True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 (tipped to length) @43.5 inches long

3-WOOD: Titleist 970 @15  w/ Dynamic Gold X100 (tipped to length) @42.5 inches long

IRONS: 2-P Titleist 681T (Endo Forged) with Dynamic Gold X100 (Tipped 1/4)

WEDGES: Titleist Vokey 258/08 @56, 260/06 with Dynamic Gold S400

PUTTER: Scotty Cameron GSS with PingMan “blackout” grip

GRIPS: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord

Phil Mickelson

DRIVER: Titleist 975 J-VS 8.5 with Graphite Design PM702 X

3-WOOD: TaylorMade 300 Tour 13 Degrees Graphite Design PM902 X

IRONS: 2-P Titleist 731PM with Royal Precision Rifle FCM 7.0

WEDGES: Titleist Vokey 252/08, 256/10, 60 “P Grind” with Royal Precision Rifle FCM 7.0

PUTTER: Scotty Cameron Napa PM Proto 33.5 Inches

GRIPS: Royal Grip Sand Wrap

No. 1: 2005 Ford Championship (Doral Resort and Spa)

SCORES: 

Tiger Woods -24  (Winner)

Phil Mickelson -23 (2nd)

What Transpired: An absolute slugfest that came all the way down to an almost chip in by Phil at the 72nd. It was a non-major, low scoring free for all.

Why in the Top 5: Some of the best golf you will watch by these two. Tiger’s Haney swing was just now starting to kick in and both players were airing it out with the driver and airtight with the irons. It was just a fun watch whether you love golf or not.

What was in the bag

Tiger Woods

DRIVER: Nike Ignite 8.5 with Mitsubishi Chemical Diamana Blue Board Prototype (Matte Blue) 73X5ct

3-WOOD: Nike Ignite T60 @15 with Mitsubishi Chemical Diamana Blue Board 103x5ct

IRONS: (3-PW) Nike Forged MB (Black Swoosh on Muscle) with True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 (Tipped 1/4 w/ Wooden Dowel Inserts)

WEDGES: (56) Nike Forged Pro Combo (60) Nike Forged “Fast Back” with Dynamic Gold S400

PUTTER: Scotty Cameron GSS Newport 2 with Ping Man Grip (Blacked Out) 35 Inches

GRIPS: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Chord “Logo Down”

Phil Mickelson

DRIVER: Callaway FT-3 8.5 with Graphite Design PM702 X

3-WOOD: TaylorMade V-Steel T/S 13 Degrees with Graphite Design PM702 X

IRONS: Callaway X Tour with Project X Rifle (Satin) 7.0

WEDGES: Callaway Vintage Forged (52, 56, 60) with Project X Rifle (Satin) 7.0

PUTTER: Odyssey PM Proto Blade

GRIPS:  Royal Grip Sand Wrap

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  1. Stanley

    May 23, 2020 at 2:36 pm

    Oooooooo those Nike blades…..

    • Baldrick

      May 23, 2020 at 7:10 pm

      Mix in an editor next time.

      “7.o”

      “Chord”

    • Nack Jicklaus

      May 24, 2020 at 12:51 pm

      I always drooled over those in the golf shop years ago…

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Driver: TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus (8 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 7 X

5-wood: TaylorMade SIM Titanium (19 degrees)
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Irons: Srixon ZX U (2), Srixon Z-Forged II (3-PW)
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Putter: Odyssey Versa 2-Ball Prototype
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At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

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From the seller: (@BWillis): “Scotty super rat concept 1 gss insert 35”, pulled from tour van at St. Jude’s in 2014 only carpet rolled. $7000 obo PayPal g&s, open to offers can send more pics.” 

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