Phil threw that out there and also admitted to this being a deliberate case of using the rules to his advantage. He even wondered if he should have done it at other times over years, including at Augusta on the 15th hole. Phil always entertains when talking to the media — he may anger you, or make you laugh — but it’s not boring. There was no contrition on his part and he was actually quite confused about why you were so upset about him pulling a move that, uh, really doesn’t seem like it should be a part o

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