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Originally Posted by CMIZ5290
I would say those two comparisons are very, very close. Keep in mind, Mickelson missed 2 putts on Sunday that were less than 6 feet for birdie, and he lipped out a chip on number 2 for birdie. Stenson has two 3 putts for the round, still shoots 63. Both of these guys were absolutely remarkable....This was as good as it gets in my book...
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There are always going to be missed putts like that in a major. Nicklaus missed a 4 footer on 17 that would have sent it to a playoff. Then with Watson set up for a birdie on 18, Nicklaus put it on the green from the deep rough and made a birdie to put the pressure back on Watson. When you have to go 65-65 10 under and make a birdie on the 72nd hole to win, that is hard to top. Especially when 3rd place was 1 under for the tournament. Sunday the tournament was pretty much over when Stenson birdied 15. If it had gone to the last hole, I would feel differently.