Trick or Treat? Mickelson Stays Home

Day 11 without playing golf

Lefty is sitting out the Tour Championship. According to an AP story, Phil didn't want to miss Halloween with his kids.

That's cool -- unless you're Tim Finchem, PGA Tour Commissioner. The Tour Championship is supposed to be more important than a candy run.

Can't blame Phil -- kids grow up fast. And apparently it's common knowledge that he doesn't like to play late in the year. Don't expect to see Mickelson on a golf course again until the Bob Hope Desert Classic next February.

The Armchair Golfer