Phil Mickelson

Lajolla, Calif. -- Phil Mickelson, on the eve of his first competitive appearance of the year, said Wednesday it was important for golf that Tiger Woods eventually return.

Virginia Water, England -- Second-ranked Phil Mickelson's victory in the HSBC Champions tournament in Shanghai moved him closer to top-ranked Tiger Woods in the world golf rankings.

Shanghai -- Phil Mickelson held off Ernie Els, whose course-record-tying effort Sunday made for a dramatic finish, and won the HSBC Champions tournament in Shanghai.

Shanghai -- Phil Mickelson had three birdies over his last five holes Saturday and owns the lead heading to the final round of the HSBC Champions tournament in Shanghai.

Virginia Water, England -- Troy Matteson's weekend playoff victory in the Frys.com Open in Arizona moved him up 122 places in the world golf rankings.

SanAN Francisco, Oct. 7 -- Phil Mickelson and Anthony Kim will be the first American team on the course Thursday for the opening matches of the eighth Presidents Cup.

Virginia Water -- Phil Mickelson's Tour Championship title returned him to the No. 2 spot in the men's world golf rankings released Monday.

Akron, Ohio Aug. 7: Padraig Harrington kept his lead at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational Friday, while Tiger Woods failed to make a charge in his bid for a fifth victory in 2009.

Akron, Ohio Aug. 5: Tiger Woods will seek his second consecutive victory beginning Thursday at the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational.

Grand Blanc, Mich. -- Phil Mickelson will not compete at this week's Buick Open golf tournament at Grand Blanc, Mich.