Amy Alcott and Phil Mickelson – A friendship born out of mutual respect.
Here at Riviera in February 2008.
Read about Amy at the Riviera Country Club here:
‘On Sunday afternoon, as the sun melted behind the towering eucalyptus and ancient sycamore above, LPGA Hall of Famer Amy Alcott stood to the right of the 18th green explaining why, even in the Tiger era, she expects Phil Mickelson to have a big year. She commented on Mickelson’s frame (tighter than in years past), his putting stroke (trustworthy) and his imagination (in full flight).
“To win on a course like this is like winning at Winged Foot or Augusta,” said Alcott, who sneaked onto Riviera as a teenager and now plays the course as a member. “You have to be a real artist. This course has a great feel to it, great character and a great personality. I think this is going to give him a lot of momentum.’