[TheBigB]

Fantastic duel on the back nine Sunday. I thought Ernie would lock it up with that eagle, but Phil wouldn't quit.

[chimera]

Unbelievable. Two holes-in-one within minutes of each other (Harrington and Triplett). Els posting that 67 and waiting for Mickelson to take his shot at it. Garcia shooting that 66. And the amateur Wittenberg hitting even par, besting many of the pros at the premier event of golf.

I was happy for Phil Mickelson. The guy is a great player. Shooting nine-under and a back-nine 31 at Augusta in the Masters is the kind of thing us weekend hackers can only dream of. Mickelson showed that persistence and the never-say-die, will-to-win pays off. Just keep trying and put yourself in a position to win. Eventually you'll be rewarded.

His post-round interplay with the family was very touching. I liked how he brought his one little girl into the scorer's tent and had to gently take the pacifier out of her mouth for her to look at the camera and flash an endearing smile. But then right back to the pacifier. Very cute indeed.

[elbucko]

A golf course is a waste of good horse pasture.

[ImpBill]

It was a joy to watch the entire tournament, especially Sunday.

[Rummyfan]

Great post. Thanks! I was glad to see Mickelson win. Everyone in contention played very well Sunday; as someone said on the live thread yesterday, there were no goats, only heroes.

[kevkrom]

Have left-handed golfers ever won the Masters back-to-back before?

And who now inherits the title of "best (active) player never to win a major"?