AP - As Phil Mickelson's round imploded with a series of wayward shots, the Wachovia Championship flew in a different direction.

AP - Phil Mickelson might make the Houston Open an annual stop as long as it's the event leading up to the Masters.

Expert: No player during the Tiger Woods era has carried the burden of trying to stand up to the majestic one quite like Ernie Els. Oh, Vijay Singh, Phil Mickelson, David Duval and others have probably all been denied greater fame and glory, but it is Els who has had his spirit broken the most.

AP - Victories came in all shapes and sizes in the Accenture Match Play Championship, whether it was an easy time for Tiger Woods, overtime for Steve Stricker or Phil Mickelson now getting to spend time with his kids.

AP - Phil Mickelson had played 10 tournaments at Riviera dating to his first appearance 20 years ago as a teenager. Never before had he arrived with such good vibes, mostly because of a minor change that he didn't reveal until he won.

AP - Phil Mickelson now has left his mark all over the Left Coast. Mickelson held on long enough for Jeff Quinney to self-destruct on the back nine Sunday at Riviera, closing with a 1-under 70 to win the Northern Trust Open and complete an impressive collection of trophies in California and Arizona.

AP - Phil Mickelson learned as junior golfer to never underestimate anyone, no matter the size of his lead or the pedigree of his opponent.