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Calendar May Dictate How Mickelson Plays

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Phil Mickelson had another good showing at the Northern Trust Open last week, nearly pulling off the impressive Pebble Beach/Riviera double. He got into a playoff with a birdie putt on the final hole but came up short on the second extra hole, losing to Bill Haas.

The message of his efforts is loud and clear:

Lefty has it together again. He has straightened out his flaws, has gotten control of the driver, is scrambling well and is ready to have a big, big year.

That's what I keep hearing, anyway. I might have put it a little differently:

It's February.

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