Phil Mickelson of the U.S. flashes his thumbs up to spectators at the 18th green during the final round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Shanghai Sheshan International Golf Club Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. Mickelson won the tournament as he finished 17 under. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Eugene Hoshiko)

Phil Mickelson of the U.S. flashes his thumbs up to spectators at the 18th green during the final round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Shanghai Sheshan International Golf Club Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. Mickelson won the tournament as he finished 17 under. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Eugene Hoshiko)

Tiger Woods' 39 on the front nine effectively ended his run.

Tiger Woods' 39 on the front nine effectively ended his run.

Phil Mickelson of the U.S. flashes his thumbs up to spectators at the 18th green during the final round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Shanghai Sheshan International Golf Club Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. Mickelson won the tournament as he finished 17 under.

Tiger Woods of the United States drops the ball after his ball went into water hazard at the 18th green during the final round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Shanghai Sheshan International Golf Club Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. Phil Mickelson of the U.S. won the tournament with 17 under. Woods finished 12 under.

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Anthony Kim of the USA on the during the final round of the WGC - HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Jyoti Randhawa of India hits the ball from the water hazard at the 18th green during the final round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Shanghai Sheshan International Golf Club Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. Phil Mickelson of the U.S. won the tournament with 17 under. Randhawa finished the Third place with the score of 8 under.

Phil Mickelson of the U.S., right, reacts as he putts close to the tin cup at the 18th green during the final round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Shanghai Sheshan International Golf Club Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. Mickelson won the tournament.

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Tiger Woods of the USA during the final round of the WGC - HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Phil Mickelson of the USA watches his tee shot on the fourth hole during the final round of the WGC - HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Anthony Kim of the USA on the during the final round of the WGC - HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Tiger Woods of the USA during the final round of the WGC - HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Phil Mickelson of the USA with the winners trophy after the final round of the WGC - HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Tiger Woods of the USA waits with Steve Williams on the 16th hole during the final round of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Phil Mickelson of the USA poses with the trophy after his one-stroke victory at the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Phil Mickelson of the USA watches his tee-shot on the 13th hole as Tiger Woods of the USA looks on during the final round of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Nick Watney of the USA hits a tee-shot during the final round of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Tiger Woods of the USA hits a tee-shot during the final round of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Tiger Woods of the USA waves to the crowd during the final round of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Phil Mickelson of the USA hits a tee-shot during the final round of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Ryan Moore of the United States hits the ball from a bunker at on the 4th hole during the final round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Shanghai Sheshan International Golf Club Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. Moore finished 15-under 273. (AP Photo)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Tiger Woods of the USA hits a tee-shot during the final round of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Tiger Woods of the USA watches his tee-shot on the 16th hole during the final round of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Tiger Woods of the USA watches his tee-shot on the sixth hole during the final round of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Tiger Woods of the USA watches his tee-shot on the 18th hole during the final round of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Tiger Woods of the USA watches his tee-shot on the 16th hole during the final round of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Tiger Woods of the USA watches his tee-shot on the 16th hole during the final round of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Tiger Woods of the USA watches his tee-shot on the 16th hole during the final round of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Tiger Woods of the USA watches his tee-shot on the 18th hole during the final round of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Phil Mickelson of the USA hits his tee shot on the 17th hole during the final round of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Phil Mickelson of the USA (left) poses with the trophy alongside George O'Grady, Chief Executive of The European Tour, after his one-stroke victory at the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Ernie Els of South Africa on the 17th tee during the final round of the WGC - HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Ernie Els of South Africa on the 17th tee during the final round of the WGC - HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Phil Mickelson of the USA poses with the trophy after his one-stroke victory at the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Anthony Kim of the USA on the 17th tee during the final round of the WGC - HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Phil Mickelson of the USA with the winners trophy after the final round of the WGC - HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Phil Mickelson of the USA poses with the trophy after his one-stroke victory at the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Phil Mickelson of the USA poses with the trophy after his one-stroke victory at the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Ryan Moore of the USA on the 18th green during the final round of the WGC - HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Phil Mickelson of the USA hits his third shot on the 18th hole during the final round of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Phil Mickelson of the USA celebrates a birdie putt on the 17th green during the final round of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Phil Mickelson of the USA celebrates a par putt on the 16th green during the final round of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Phil Mickelson of the USA celebrates a birdie putt on the 17th green during the final round of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Ryan Moore of the USA on the 18th green during the final round of the WGC - HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Phil Mickelson of the USA plays a shot on the 16th hole during the final round of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Tiger Woods of the USA watches his tee shot during the final round of the WGC - HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Phil Mickelson of the USA hits his tee shot on the 16th hole during the final round of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Ryan Moore of the United States hits the ball from a bunker at on the 4th hole during the final round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Shanghai Sheshan International Golf Club Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. Moore finished 15-under 273.

Ryan Moore of the United States greets spectators during an award ceremony of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Shanghai Sheshan International Golf Club Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. Moore finished 15-under 273.

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Phil Mickelson of the USA hits his tee shot on the 16th hole during the final round of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Ernie Els of South Africa greets spectators on the 18th green during the final round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Shanghai Sheshan International Golf Club Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. Els finished at 16-under 272 one stroke behind Phil Mickelson of the U.S.

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Phil Mickelson of the USA plays out of a bunker on the third hole during the final round of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Phil Mickelson of the USA plays out of a bunker on the third hole during the final round of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Anthony Kim of the USA on the 18th hole during the final round of the WGC - HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Ernie Els of South Africa waits for his turn to putt on the 18th green during the final round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Shanghai Sheshan International Golf Club Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. Els finished at 16-under 272 behind Phil Mickelson of the U.S.

Ernie Els of South Africa tees off on the 17th hole durinng the final round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Shanghai Sheshan International Golf Club Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. Els finished at 16-under 272 behind Phil Mickelson of the U.S.

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Tiger Woods of the USA on the 18th hole during the final round of the WGC - HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Phil Mickelson of the USA hits his second shot on the 13th hole during the final round of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Phil Mickelson of the U.S. takes off his cap to greet spectators as he wins HSBC Champions golf tournament at Shanghai Sheshan International Golf Club Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. Mickelson finished at 17-under 271. (AP Photo)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Phil Mickelson of the USA hits his second shot on the 13th hole during the final round of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Phil Mickelson of the USA hits his second shot on the 13th hole during the final round of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Phil Mickelson of the USA hits his second shot on the 13th hole during the final round of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Tiger Woods of the United States watches the flight of his shot on the 8th hole during the HSBC Champions golf tournament at the Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai, China, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009. Woods finished at 12-under.

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Phil Mickelson of the USA hits his third shot on the eighth hole during the final round of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Phil Mickelson of the USA hits his second shot on the 15th hole during the final round of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Phil Mickelson of the USA smiles on the 13th hole during the final round of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Phil Mickelson of the USA smiles on the eighth hole during the final round of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

US golfer Phil Mickelson looks on as he walks the fairway during the HSBC Champions golf tournament in Shanghai on November 8, 2009. US golfer Phil Mickelson held off a resurgent Ernie Els in a thrilling finale to win both the WGC-HSBC Champions and a personal battle with fellow American Tiger Woods, who faded to finish sixth while American Watney finished fifth on 275. AFP PHOTO/PHILIPPE LOPEZ (Photo credit should read PHILIPPE LOPEZ/AFP/Getty Images)

Tiger Woods of the US chips from the rough during the final round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at the Sheshan International Golf Course, in Shanghai on November 8, 2009. Phil Mickelson held off a resurgent Ernie Els in a thrilling finale to win the WGC-HSBC Champions on and come out on top in his personal battle with Tiger Woods. The world number two showed nerves of steel to claim the 1.2-million-USD winner's cheque by a stroke from the South African after hitting 69 for a 17-under-par total of 271. AFP PHOTO/GOH CHAI HIN (Photo credit should read GOH CHAI HIN/AFP/Getty Images)

Nick Watney of the US gestures after teeing off during the final round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at the Sheshan International Golf Course, in Shanghai on November 8, 2009. Phil Mickelson held off a resurgent Ernie Els in a thrilling finale to win the WGC-HSBC Champions on and come out on top in his personal battle with Tiger Woods. The world number two showed nerves of steel to claim the 1.2-million-USD winner's cheque by a stroke from the South African after hitting 69 for a 17-under-par total of 271. AFP PHOTO/GOH CHAI HIN (Photo credit should read GOH CHAI HIN/AFP/Getty Images)

Tiger Woods of the US wipes his face during the final round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at the Sheshan International Golf Course, in Shanghai on November 8, 2009. Phil Mickelson held off a resurgent Ernie Els in a thrilling finale to win the WGC-HSBC Champions on and come out on top in his personal battle with Tiger Woods. The world number two showed nerves of steel to claim the 1.2-million-USD winner's cheque by a stroke from the South African after hitting 69 for a 17-under-par total of 271. AFP PHOTO/GOH CHAI HIN (Photo credit should read GOH CHAI HIN/AFP/Getty Images)

US golfer Tiger Woods eyes the ball after a hit on the fairway during the HSBC Champions golf tournament in Shanghai on November 8, 2009. US golfer Phil Mickelson held off a resurgent Ernie Els in a thrilling finale to win both the WGC-HSBC Champions and a personal battle with fellow American Tiger Woods, who faded to finish sixth while American Watney finished fifth on 275. AFP PHOTO/PHILIPPE LOPEZ (Photo credit should read PHILIPPE LOPEZ/AFP/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Ernie Els of South Africa on the 17th tee during the final round of the WGC - HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Tiger Woods of the US tees off during the final round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at the Sheshan International Golf Course, in Shanghai on November 8, 2009. Phil Mickelson held off a resurgent Ernie Els in a thrilling finale to win the WGC-HSBC Champions on and come out on top in his personal battle with Tiger Woods. The world number two showed nerves of steel to claim the 1.2-million-USD winner's cheque by a stroke from the South African after hitting 69 for a 17-under-par total of 271. AFP PHOTO/GOH CHAI HIN (Photo credit should read GOH CHAI HIN/AFP/Getty Images)

US golfer Nick Watney tees-off during the HSBC Champions golf tournament in Shanghai on November 8, 2009. US golfer Phil Mickelson held off a resurgent Ernie Els in a thrilling finale to win both the WGC-HSBC Champions and a personal battle with fellow American Tiger Woods, who faded to finish sixth while American Watney finished fifth on 275. AFP PHOTO/PHILIPPE LOPEZ (Photo credit should read PHILIPPE LOPEZ/AFP/Getty Images)

US golfer Tiger Woods tees-off during the HSBC Champions golf tournament in Shanghai on November 8, 2009. US golfer Phil Mickelson held off a resurgent Ernie Els in a thrilling finale to win both the WGC-HSBC Champions and a personal battle with fellow American Tiger Woods, who faded to finish sixth while American Watney finished fifth on 275. AFP PHOTO/PHILIPPE LOPEZ (Photo credit should read PHILIPPE LOPEZ/AFP/Getty Images)

US golfer Tiger Woods hits out of a bunker during the HSBC Champions golf tournament in Shanghai on November 8, 2009. US golfer Phil Mickelson held off a resurgent Ernie Els in a thrilling finale to win both the WGC-HSBC Champions and a personal battle with fellow American Tiger Woods, who faded to finish sixth while American Watney finished fifth on 275. AFP PHOTO/PHILIPPE LOPEZ (Photo credit should read PHILIPPE LOPEZ/AFP/Getty Images)

Tiger Woods of the United States wipes his sweat on the 8th hole during the HSBC Champions golf tournament at the Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai, China, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009. Woods finished at 12-under.

Tiger Woods of the United States wipes his face on the 16th hole during the HSBC Champions golf tournament at the Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai, China, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009. Woods finished at 12-under.

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Anthony Kim of the USA on the 18th hole during the final round of the WGC - HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Tiger Woods of the United States watches the ball hit from a bunker on the 8th hole during the HSBC Champions golf tournament at the Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai, China, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009. Woods finished at 12-under.

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Ernie Els of South Africa after hitting his second shot into the water on the 18th hole during the final round of the WGC - HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Anthony Kim of the USA on the 18th hole during the final round of the WGC - HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Ernie Els of South Africa after hitting his second shot into the water on the 18th hole during the final round of the WGC - HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Ernie Els of South Africa on the 18th hole during the final round of the WGC - HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Ernie Els of South Africa on the 18th hole during the final round of the WGC - HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Phil Mickelson of the USA makes his way on to the 18th green while Tiger Woods of the USA waits during the final round of the WGC - HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Phil Mickelson of the USA smiles to his caddie Jim MacKay on the 18th green during the final round of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 08: Ernie Els of South Africa on the 18th hole during the final round of the WGC - HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Tiger Woods, left, of the United States walks with compatriot Nick Watney on the 15th fairway during the HSBC Champions golf tournament at the Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai, China, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009.

US golfer Phil Mickelson, pictured, held off a resurgent Ernie Els in a thrilling finale to win both the WGC-HSBC Champions on Sunday and a personal battle with fellow American Tiger Woods, who faded to finish sixth.

Tiger Woods of the United States watches his ball at a bunker of the 8th hole during the HSBC Champions golf tournament at the Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai, China, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009. Woods finished at 12-under.

Phil Mickelson of the US celebrates after saving par on the 16th hole during the final round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at the Sheshan International Golf Course, in Shanghai on November 8, 2009. Phil Mickelson held off a resurgent Ernie Els in a thrilling finale to win the WGC-HSBC Champions on and come out on top in his personal battle with Tiger Woods. The world number two showed nerves of steel to claim the 1.2-million-USD winner's cheque by a stroke from the South African after hitting 69 for a 17-under-par total of 271. AFP PHOTO/GOH CHAI HIN (Photo credit should read GOH CHAI HIN/AFP/Getty Images)

Tiger Woods of the United States blasts the ball on the 1st hole fairway during the HSBC Champions golf tournament at the Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai, China, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009. Woods finished at 12-under.

Tiger Woods of the United States acknowledges the spectators after he finished the 9th hole during the HSBC Champions golf tournament at the Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai, China, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009. Woods finished at 12-under.

Phil Mickelson of the United States chips the ball on the 16th hole during the HSBC Champions golf tournament at the Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai, China, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009. Mickelson finished at 17-under 271 to win the title.

US golfer Ryan Moore acknowleges the crowd during the HSBC Champions golf tournament in Shanghai on November 8, 2009. US golfer Phil Mickelson held off a resurgent Ernie Els in a thrilling finale to win both the WGC-HSBC Champions and a personal battle with fellow American Tiger Woods, who faded to finish sixth while American Watney finished fifth on 275. AFP PHOTO/PHILIPPE LOPEZ (Photo credit should read PHILIPPE LOPEZ/AFP/Getty Images)

Ernie Els of South Africa eyes the ball after teeing-off during the HSBC Champions golf tournament in Shanghai on November 8, 2009. US golfer Phil Mickelson held off a resurgent Ernie Els in a thrilling finale to win both the WGC-HSBC Champions and a personal battle with fellow American Tiger Woods, who faded to finish sixth while American Watney finished fifth on 275. AFP PHOTO/PHILIPPE LOPEZ (Photo credit should read PHILIPPE LOPEZ/AFP/Getty Images)