Phil Mickelson left Tiger Woods a congratulatory note on a cocktail napkin after his huge 2019 Masters win
- Phil Mickelson left Tiger Woods a note on a cocktail napkin congratulating him on his win at the 2019 Masters.
- The note was shown in a behind-the-scenes photo posted by The Masters' Twitter account.
- Woods and Mickelson are long-time rivals, though it has turned friendlier in recent years.
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Even Phil Mickelson had to appreciate Tiger Woods' win at the 2019 Masters, his first major in 11 years.
After Woods' cathartic win, Mickelson left him a note on a cocktail napkin, congratulating him. The note was revealed in a photo posted by the official Masters Twitter account.
"Tiger, so impressive!" the note read. "What a great tournament you played! So happy for you!"
Mickelson and Woods are longtime rivals, albeit with a friendly side that's been showing through more and more in recent years. Some have wondered if the Mickelson's note on a napkin was a completely genuine gesture, or perhaps one done with a wink.
Mickelson also congratulated Woods via Twitter after the 2019 Masters.
Woods and Mickelson are reportedly discussing another tournament, perhaps with some company, while sports are on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Masters have been rescheduled to be played in November.
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