Comments on: Sooo close…Heroic Mickelson misses out on US Open crown http://www.phil-fanatics.com/2009/sooo-closeheroic-mickelson-misses-out-on-us-open-crown/ Website about world-class golfer Phil Mickelson including current news and results, photos/videos and background information on Phil Mickelson Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:38:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Jerry Hopkins http://www.phil-fanatics.com/2009/sooo-closeheroic-mickelson-misses-out-on-us-open-crown/#comment-1427 Jerry Hopkins Sun, 05 Jul 2009 09:25:16 +0000 http://www.phil-mickelson.com/?p=88#comment-1427 PHIL Enjoyed watching the Open on my computer at work on Monday morning!!!! I was pulling for you to win but watching how you were connecting emotionly to the fans meant more to me than the win. My prayers our with you and your family during this time. I am a 6.5 year Prostate Cancer survivor-my cancer has settled in my bones for 6.5 years-and by GODS GRACE and HEALING I am still HERE. Next year at the TPC In Jacksonville, Florida-I would like to meet you-GOD BLESS-JERRY HOPKINS PHIL
Enjoyed watching the Open on my computer at work on Monday morning!!!! I was pulling for you to win but watching how you were connecting emotionly to the fans meant more to me than the win. My prayers our with you and your family during this time. I am a 6.5 year Prostate Cancer survivor-my cancer has settled in my bones for 6.5 years-and by GODS GRACE and HEALING I am still HERE. Next year at the TPC In Jacksonville, Florida-I would like to meet you-GOD BLESS-JERRY HOPKINS

]]> By: Johnson http://www.phil-fanatics.com/2009/sooo-closeheroic-mickelson-misses-out-on-us-open-crown/#comment-1421 Johnson Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:08:45 +0000 http://www.phil-mickelson.com/?p=88#comment-1421 Phil: Give Amy my best and hang in there. Scott Phil:

Give Amy my best and hang in there.

Scott

]]> By: PHIL CONDO http://www.phil-fanatics.com/2009/sooo-closeheroic-mickelson-misses-out-on-us-open-crown/#comment-1415 PHIL CONDO Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:52:23 +0000 http://www.phil-mickelson.com/?p=88#comment-1415 Wow! What a performace by Phil "the thrill " at the US Open! So very close to what have been a very hard earned victory to miss by a couple stokes ! The Beth Page enegetic crowd,enthusiastically voicing their approval and support for his efforts was magnetic and heartwarming. Phil is our curent National Hero, showing how an American sportsman can balance his family, professional carrer and personal life to thrill all sportsmen and golf patrons. Phil could become an American Icon, demonstrating how a man can love his sport and all that patronize it. His generosity to the fans, the game he loves and his foundational work provides an exemplary model of leadership for all to admire and follow. The team announcing the telecast were so impressed by Phil's performance and the crowd support, he was deemed the tournament favorite, by far. Although he finished tied for second, he was admirably first in the hearts and minds of many that followed him throughout the 2009 U S Open Championship, an ultimate thrill indeed. MY BEST WISHES TO YOUR FAMILY,PHIL,WITH GOD'S SPEED FOR AMY'S FULL RECOVERY. IT WOULD BE MY ABSOLUTE DELIGHT TO SHAKE YOUR HAND ON ONE FINE DAY! PJC/PHILLIP J CONDO/CLIVE,IOWA 50325 Wow! What a performace by Phil “the thrill ” at the US Open! So very close to what have been a very hard earned victory to miss by a couple stokes ! The Beth Page enegetic crowd,enthusiastically voicing their approval and support for his efforts was magnetic and heartwarming. Phil is our curent National Hero, showing how an American sportsman can balance his family, professional carrer and personal life to thrill all sportsmen and golf patrons. Phil could become an American Icon, demonstrating how a man can love his sport and all that patronize it. His generosity to the fans, the game he loves and his foundational work provides an exemplary model of leadership for all to admire and follow. The team announcing the telecast were so impressed by Phil’s performance and the crowd support, he was deemed the tournament favorite, by far. Although he finished tied for second, he was admirably first in the hearts and minds of many that followed him throughout the 2009 U S Open Championship, an ultimate thrill indeed. MY BEST WISHES TO YOUR FAMILY,PHIL,WITH GOD’S SPEED FOR AMY’S FULL RECOVERY.

IT WOULD BE MY ABSOLUTE DELIGHT TO SHAKE YOUR HAND ON ONE FINE DAY!

PJC/PHILLIP J CONDO/CLIVE,IOWA 50325

]]> By: Bob Van de Water http://www.phil-fanatics.com/2009/sooo-closeheroic-mickelson-misses-out-on-us-open-crown/#comment-1410 Bob Van de Water Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:18:48 +0000 http://www.phil-mickelson.com/?p=88#comment-1410 You have not been my favorite. Going with the lead favorite Tiger and when he didn't play or was out of it I went with the under dogs. Your courage of going to the Open changed my opinion. My late wife battled the disease for 11 years before she lost the fight. That was 15 years ago and hopefully the success rates are better. Far be it from me to preach or dictate. You your wife and your kids are facing a challenge that will test your mettle more than any other course you have been on. The children won't have the necessary understanding to know what is going on. Choosing what to say or how to say it is a personal matter between you and Amy. There are no simple answers no easy platitudes that will make it all go away. Trust in each other, Be patient when the fear dragon comes; be confident that your love and caring for each other will send him back into his cave. I would do anything to be able to tell you that it will all come out the best in the end, Sadly, I don't have the power to do so. There will be some trying times ahead of you. If you have the determination to conquer a golf course you clearly have the determination to conquer this one. One last comment: I was often asked "How is Janice doing" rarely if ever was Asked "How is Bob doing" and I'm sure I would have said "just fine" which would have been a false statement. You will need the same level of support as Amy. Put your ego in your back pocket and sit on it. Ask for help because if you don't it could cost you. You have not been my favorite. Going with the lead favorite Tiger and when he didn’t play or was out of it I went with the under dogs. Your courage of going to the Open changed my opinion. My late wife battled the disease for 11 years before she lost the fight. That was 15 years ago and hopefully the success rates are better. Far be it from me to preach or dictate. You your wife and your kids are facing a challenge that will test your mettle more than any other course you have been on. The children won’t have the necessary understanding to know what is going on. Choosing what to say or how to say it is a personal matter between you and Amy. There are no simple answers no easy platitudes that will make it all go away.

Trust in each other, Be patient when the fear dragon comes; be confident that your love and caring for each other will send him back into his cave.

I would do anything to be able to tell you that it will all come out the best in the end, Sadly, I don’t have the power to do so. There will be some trying times ahead of you. If you have the determination to conquer a golf course you clearly have the determination to conquer this one.

One last comment: I was often asked “How is Janice doing” rarely if ever was Asked “How is Bob doing” and I’m sure I would have said “just fine” which would have been a false statement. You will need the same level of support as Amy. Put your ego in your back pocket and sit on it. Ask for help because if you don’t it could cost you.

]]> By: John Poratti http://www.phil-fanatics.com/2009/sooo-closeheroic-mickelson-misses-out-on-us-open-crown/#comment-1404 John Poratti Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:41:28 +0000 http://www.phil-mickelson.com/?p=88#comment-1404 Hey Phil ! You've always been my favorite golfer. I like the way you handle the ups and downs, always smiling, when others are banging clubs. You're a class act, and even stepped it up a notch at the Open with exceptional interactional with the fans. You have set the bar for professional golfers. Like most everyone who has heard of you, I'm cheering for you and your family as Amy goes through her cancer treatment. Good Bless.... Hey Phil !
You’ve always been my favorite golfer. I like the way you handle the ups and downs, always smiling, when others are banging clubs. You’re a class act, and even stepped it up a notch at the Open with exceptional interactional with the fans. You have set the bar for professional golfers.
Like most everyone who has heard of you, I’m cheering for you and your family as Amy goes through her cancer treatment.
Good Bless….

]]> By: Jason Seely http://www.phil-fanatics.com/2009/sooo-closeheroic-mickelson-misses-out-on-us-open-crown/#comment-1401 Jason Seely Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:16:14 +0000 http://www.phil-mickelson.com/?p=88#comment-1401 Hey Phil, as a Long Islander that was there all week, thanks for giving us a great run! You are always there in the end and never mail it in, that's why we all love watching you. As a lymphoma survivor myself, I know how draining surgeries and treatment can be. My wife Tiffany has also been affected by cancer, she is BROCA 1 positive and took measures to prevent breast and ovarian cancer after watching her Mom pass at 42 from ovarian. Being in our mid-30s with small children, we know how scary this can be especially at this stage of life. Check out Tiff's website at learnabouthboc.com. Good luck to all of you and if you need a place the next time you want to play the Black, I'm 5 min from the course, you are all always welcome. Hey Phil, as a Long Islander that was there all week, thanks for giving us a great run! You are always there in the end and never mail it in, that’s why we all love watching you. As a lymphoma survivor myself, I know how draining surgeries and treatment can be. My wife Tiffany has also been affected by cancer, she is BROCA 1 positive and took measures to prevent breast and ovarian cancer after watching her Mom pass at 42 from ovarian. Being in our mid-30s with small children, we know how scary this can be especially at this stage of life. Check out Tiff’s website at learnabouthboc.com. Good luck to all of you and if you need a place the next time you want to play the Black, I’m 5 min from the course, you are all always welcome.

]]> By: Osle Vera http://www.phil-fanatics.com/2009/sooo-closeheroic-mickelson-misses-out-on-us-open-crown/#comment-1398 Osle Vera Tue, 23 Jun 2009 01:42:20 +0000 http://www.phil-mickelson.com/?p=88#comment-1398 Hey Phil... as Dave there said, it would have been great to see you win this Open... as usual, you gave us a great show and an outstanding final day. I hope everything goes fine by you and your wife so you could be back into the PGA soon... No mater what.. I'll always be a Phil fa. Lot of love from Venezuela.- Hey Phil… as Dave there said, it would have been great to see you win this Open… as usual, you gave us a great show and an outstanding final day. I hope everything goes fine by you and your wife so you could be back into the PGA soon… No mater what.. I’ll always be a Phil fa. Lot of love from Venezuela.-

]]> By: Todd Ashby http://www.phil-fanatics.com/2009/sooo-closeheroic-mickelson-misses-out-on-us-open-crown/#comment-1396 Todd Ashby Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:24:59 +0000 http://www.phil-mickelson.com/?p=88#comment-1396 Hey Phil, as always you make Fathers Day weekend memorable. Thx for the journey. Enjoy some time off but we'll be waiting for you to get back out there! PS - If you do happen to take the British off you could bring your wife and kids up to Canada and come to my golf tourney that weekend! It's a great vacation spot... Hey Phil, as always you make Fathers Day weekend memorable. Thx for the journey. Enjoy some time off but we’ll be waiting for you to get back out there! PS - If you do happen to take the British off you could bring your wife and kids up to Canada and come to my golf tourney that weekend! It’s a great vacation spot…

]]> By: dave childress http://www.phil-fanatics.com/2009/sooo-closeheroic-mickelson-misses-out-on-us-open-crown/#comment-1394 dave childress Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:34:54 +0000 http://www.phil-mickelson.com/?p=88#comment-1394 as an avid golfer and a big phil fan i wanted to see phil win that open!! i think he gives so much to this game thru how he interacts with the crowds...his smile when there's nothing to smile about....it would have been great to see him win. however....as a father of 4 girls i was more impressed with how phil embraces his family life. golf is a game and a living but his family is his life. as much as i admire his play i truely respect him as a father and husband!! thanks for being apart of the tour phil!! goodluck with with amy....god bless you and your family!! as an avid golfer and a big phil fan i wanted to see phil win that open!! i think he gives so much to this game thru how he interacts with the crowds…his smile when there’s nothing to smile about….it would have been great to see him win. however….as a father of 4 girls i was more impressed with how phil embraces his family life. golf is a game and a living but his family is his life. as much as i admire his play i truely respect him as a father and husband!! thanks for being apart of the tour phil!! goodluck with with amy….god bless you and your family!!

]]> By: George Ramos http://www.phil-fanatics.com/2009/sooo-closeheroic-mickelson-misses-out-on-us-open-crown/#comment-1393 George Ramos Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:29:49 +0000 http://www.phil-mickelson.com/?p=88#comment-1393 Congrats.....You provided us with a very exciting finish. It was so good to see how you handled the pressure. You are an inspiration to all of us. All the best in the weeks ahead. Congrats…..You provided us with a very exciting finish. It was so good to see how you handled the pressure. You are an inspiration to all of us. All the best in the weeks ahead.

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