Monthly Archives: February 2007

Oh, right, never mind.

Phil Mickelson’s 18-inch tap-in makes it a bogey on the 72nd hole and a tie with Charles Howell at -16. We’ll drop the “III” after Howell’s name, assuming you know it’s not his father or grandfather out here. Phil shot … Continue reading →

Third place is settled. It’s a tie for Ernie Els, Robert Allenby and Jim Furyk at -13.

Charles Howell chipped to 10 feet and sneaked the par putt into the left side of the cup. he’s smiling for the first time in an hour. Phil Mickelson sets up from the left rough, the ball a little above … Continue reading →

Phil Mickelson left his 25-foot eagle putt at the 17th hole about a foot short, but he tapped for birdie to get back to -17 and take a one-stroke lead over Charles Howell III. A minute later, Howell’s second shot … Continue reading →

Basically, it’s down to Charles Howell III (through 17 and in the right rough on 18) and Phil Mickelson (through 16 and 25 feet from an eagle on 17), tied at 16 under par. Robert Allenby (through 17) is two … Continue reading →

Charles Howell III lagged a 50-foot eagle putt at the par-5 17th to within three feet and … we’ve typed that much before waiting, waiting … eased in the birdie putt to tie Phil Mickelson at -16. It’s the first … Continue reading →

A final welcome to the Daily News’ live commentary on the final round of the 81st Nissan Open from Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades. I’m columnist Kevin Modesti. To get you up to date as leader Phil Mickelson’s group … Continue reading →

Hay-fever-ridden Daily News columnist Steve Dilbeck is back from walking the course to report he twice had the urge to sneeze just as a player was about to tee off a few feet away. Dilbeck: “You know how they want … Continue reading →

My Pre-Tournament Pick Jim Furyk has gone from -10 to -13 in the span of six holes to pull within three of Phil Mickelson with three holes to go. Furyk takes fourth from Ernie Els, who bogeyed 15 and 16 … Continue reading →