Confident Phil Mickelson Guarantees Tiger Woods Will Win Masters

AUGUSTA, GA—After bogeying the 18th hole yesterday during a practice round at Augusta National, 2006 Masters Champion Phil Mickelson told reporters that he is “absolutely 100 percent certain” that this is Tiger Woods’ tournament. “I don’t mean to sound cocky, but it’s just a confidence thing—I guarantee I’ll be placing another green jacket on Tiger Woods come Sunday,” Mickelson said, adding that Woods is the only one on the PGA Tour who can handle Augusta’s length, the fast greens, and the pressure of competing on golf’s most glorious stage. “It’s no contest. You heard it here first, folks. We might as well just give Tiger the prize money now, as far as I’m concerned.” When asked how he himself might fare at the event, Mickelson said he had “no idea” but would gladly settle for fifth.