Nick
Don't take the reaction to your slam of Phil so personal. People who like and support Phil simply responded. Afterall, with all the B.S. type professional sports figures we have to see, Phil is real, sincere, honest, humble and has good perspective on life and the difference between good and bad. Sure he has lost some tournaments in the past, soe form taking risky shots, but as he stated in response to a question this weekend:"?I mean, a great shot is when you pull it off,? he said. ?A smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it.?
You may call failing when you take such risks folding, but I find it exciting and waht Mskews Phil unique as a professional golfer today, someone who does not always take the safe route.
He also keeps things in proper perspective. He is number 1 and husband and father. With his will ill from cancer treatments, he made time for morning chess games at a nearby coffee shop and late-night movies with the kids on the couch. Oldest daughter Amanda, 10, even managed to fracture her wrist Saturday while roller skating ? Amy taking her in for X-rays and a splint, Phil not getting to bed until after 1 a.m., even as a momentous day of golf awaited.
So at the end of the day, people who like watching and seeing Phil do well will respond to atacks likes yours. Nothing personal, just strongly disagree with your views.