Phil Mickelson’s 2013 British Open Clinches His Spot Among All-Time Greats

Phil Mickelson has always been one of the better players of his generation. However, his latest victory at the British Open proves that he is among the best ever in the sport. While there is no specific number of elite players in history, the upper echelon is a tough one to crack. From Bobby Jones and Walter Hagen to Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer, there is certainly a group that stands above the... 

Gold Cup 2013: Updated Bracket, Teams and Preview for Semifinals

After some exciting action in the quarterfinals, the semifinals of the 2013 Gold Cup are now set with the United States and Honduras in one match and Mexico against Panama in the other. Here is how each team got there and a preview of the semifinal matchups.   United States v. Honduras The United States advanced to the semifinals with a dominant 5-1 win over an outmatched El Salvador. So far in... 

6 Things Learned from the 2013 Open Championship

After four days of dazzling drama, Phil Mickelson surged to victory at the 142nd Open Championship at Muirfield following a phenomenal final round of 66. The popular American claimed his first Claret Jug on an eventful day which saw Lee Westwood once again miss out on his elusive first major—despite holding a three-shot lead at one point on Sunday—while Tiger Woods once again came up short... 

British Open Winner 2013: Analyzing Evolution of Phil Mickelson’s Game

It took Phil Mickelson two decades at the British Open to figure out how to capture the Claret Jug, but in his typical fashion, Mickelson thrilled with a scintillating five-under 66 to win by three strokes on Sunday. His three-under-par total made Mickelson the only player in red figures for the Open Championship. It was a testament to the brilliance Mickelson has always possessed, and to how he evolved... 

Mexico vs. Panama: Gold Cup Semifinal Preview, Team News, Prediction

Wednesday July 24, 2013. Kickoff: 10 p.m. ET. Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas Mexico and Panama are ready to face off for the second time in the 2013 Gold Cup. Los Canaleros have already defeated El Tri 2-1 in the group stage, and now they will seek to grab two victories in a row. For Jose Manuel de la Torre, this is a key match as he has had a winding road this year. The performance of this... 

British Open Results 2013: Unheralded Stars Who Shined Brightest

After one of the most unpredictable British Open tournaments of the last decade, the 2013 edition of the Open Championship from Muirfield, Scotland, resulted in several unsung heroes getting their time to shine. While many fans will look to locate the names of Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and others, there were several under-the-radar players who fared very well this year and are deserving of attention. All... 

Phil Mickelson Takes Giant Step Closer to Joining Golf’s All-Time Pantheon

Phil Mickelson never expected to win a British Open in his career. Even after he secured the Claret Jug on Sunday with a five-under 66 that he called “probably the best round of my career,” Mickelson seemed surprised, in a way, at his own excellence. During the championship ceremony, he said: This is a win that I never knew in my career if I’d be equipped, if I would have the shots,... 

British Open 2013: Biggest Surprises from This Year’s Open Championship

The 2013 British Open was one of the wildest tournaments in years. Muirfield proved tricky for some of golf’s biggest names, resulting in some entertaining play. With various unheralded stars stealing the spotlight, the excitement surrounding the Open Championship resulted in plenty of huge surprises. It was a tournament of sleepers throughout. After 72 holes of major golf, all of the following... 

Phil Mickelson Gains Golfing Immortality with Open Win at Muirfield

Phil Mickelson took a huge step in cementing his legacy into golfing immortality. His win at the 2013 Open Championship now ties him with John Henry Taylor, James Braid and Seve Ballesteros with five career major victories. Jack Nicklaus leads the list of major winners with 18, and Tiger Woods has been stuck on 14 since 2008. Bobby Jones (13), Walter Hagen (11), Ben Hogan (9), Gary Player (9), Tom... 

Tiger Woods and Former Caddie Steve Williams Make Amends at 2013 British Open?

During Sunday’s final round at the British Open, Tiger Woods was paired with Adam Scott, whose caddie, Steve Williams, used to carry Woods’ bag and was part of 13 of the world No. 1’s 14 major titles.  The stakes were high at Muirfield, and tensions could have been too. However, it appeared Woods and Williams cast aside any bitterness with a pleasant handshake and conversation... 

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