Years Before Tiger Woods Turned Pro, He Already Brew a Famous Rivalry With Phil Mickelson, Per His Nemesis

The epic rivalry between golf legends Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson began even before Woods' professional debut. Shedding light on the feud, Lefty's nemesis revealed the early dynamics of their relationship.

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The Masters Incident

Alan Shipnuck recounted a scene at the Masters and revealed that as Lefty's putt rolled past the hole, Woods simply said, ‘Roll,’ depicting a young competitive demeanor towards Phil.

Woods steals away Mickelson's potential 'heir' status

Phil's dominant game and immense talent were sufficient to be considered an heir of the legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus. However, Tiger changed the landscape, surpassing Mickelson by winning Major after Major.

Rivalry to Friendship

Over the years, Woods and Mickelson's relationship matured from rivalry to friendship. "Our rivalry has turned into one of the best friendships," Mickelson reflected after their joint practice round at the 2018 Masters.

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