Will Mickelson and Woods Ever Find Consistency with their Golf Mental Game?

What common thread do Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods have in common? Consistency - Mickelson's never had it, Woods used to, but now it's gone. But because lack of consistency is a mental game issue, then changing or developing it is a learned skill. The question is, can Mickelson learn it and Woods get it back? If they do, that will be quite a rivalry and will be a lot of fun to watch.

Anyone Think Tiger Woods Doesn't Have A Problem With His Mental Game?

As I watched Tiger Woods lose the Chevron World Challenge (after starting the final round with a four-stroke lead), I couldn't help wondering - are there any golf enthusiasts out there who DON'T think Tiger Woods has a problem with his mental game?

Tiger Woods' Mental Game is What's Broken, Not His Swing

The latest Tiger Woods' news is that he's working with Canadian swing coach Sean Foley to redo his swing. I agree that working with a pro to build or improve mechanics is often a great idea.

BUT, Tiger Woods already has a great golf swing and he's certainly proved it, time and time again. So what's going on that he's in such a slump? My take on it is that Tiger Woods' mental game is broken, not his swing.

Does Phil Mickelson have a problem with the mental game?

If you define the mental game as pressure, and how a person reacts under pressure, than my take on it is that Phil Mickelson does have a problem with the mental game. I say this for several reasons.