I absolutely idolized him in HS.

by domer.mq , Saturday, June 27, 2026, 12:16 (26 days ago) @ hobbs

He wasn't and isn't all that much older than me, but he won so young and was such a young star. I met his wife at Harbor Town and she was very nice. Now they both just seem awful. Always a bummer when you really know your heroes.

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Alan Shipnuck: Phil Mickelson’s Long History of Misconduct - hobbs, 2026-06-27, 06:44
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- I absolutely idolized him in HS. - domer.mq, 2026-06-27, 12:16
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  - I never cared for him. - KGB, 2026-06-27, 12:52
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    - Always seemed like the fans generally liked him - Chris, 2026-06-27, 14:48
      - One of my big turnoffs - KGB, 2026-06-27, 15:42

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I absolutely idolized him in HS.