By Steve Pajak -
Published: Wednesday, November 4 2009 - 12:00 am
Scott Gordon was on fire. He was 6 under par through 17 holes Friday when he stood over a four-foot putt on No. 18 and thought pretty much what every player from Tiger Woods to a 25-handicapper would have thought.
Phil Mickelson of the United States, right, watches his tee shot in front of his compatriot Tiger Woods on at the 5th hole during the final round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at the Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai, China, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009. Mickelson won with 17-under 271 while Woods finished at 12-under 276.
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Phil Mickelson of the U.S. holds the trophy after winning the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Shanghai Sheshan International Golf Club Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. Mickelson finished at 17-under 271.
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Phil Mickelson of the U.S., right, shakes hands with compatriot Tiger Woods on the 18th green after winning the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Shanghai Sheshan International Golf Club Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. Mickelson finished at 17-under 271 while Woods was 12-under 276.
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Phil Mickelson of the U.S. takes off his cap to greet spectators as he wins HSBC Champions golf tournament at Shanghai Sheshan International Golf Club Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. Mickelson finished at 17-under 271.