Phil's Epic Jump & 2004 Master's Win: A Memorable Victory
Phil Mickelson's peak jump during his Masters victory was a blend of excitement and serenity, highlighting a memorable, composed moment in sports history.
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The, the one that, that stands out is, you know, when, when Phil jumps way up in the air, looks like he might get a sheet of paper underneath his feet.
Probably the highest he's ever jumped.
But, what, what's going through your brain of, of finally get the monkey off his back and, and getting it done?
you know, you know, you're sitting there and, and, and you realize, okay, this guy's got 18 feet to win the Masters.
And- and, and I, and I just remember telling myself, "Don't do anything silly."
You know?
You I, I remember one year a caddy had thrown their hat on, on the last, on the last hole when their player had wo- made a putt to win the Masters and the pu- and the, and the hat landed in the other player's line.
The other player- Oh, no had like a, you know, a six-footer for- Oh, no $300,000 difference in what he And the, the caddy threw his hat and it landed in the line.
I remember thinking to myself, you know, as, as excited as that caddy was that day, and you can't blame him, I, I, I You know, I'm gonna be pretty excited here too if Phil knocks this putt in, so, you know, rein it in a little bit if you can.
so- But- Easier said than done easier said than done.
I mean, just the, the greatest feeling in the world, to, to, to, you know, you know, you know, in the age of Tiger when it was so tough to win majors and- and, and for a guy f- like Phil who was, I think, 34 years old when, when, when he ultimately won there in two thou- in, in 2004, you know, to get the monkey off his back.
It was, You're so happy for him and, it, it was just an a, a, an incredible experience
