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Article: Mickelson excited about 2010 after Shanghai win.(Sports)
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- Manila Bulletin
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- November 9, 2009
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SHANGHAI, November 9, 2009 (AFP) - Phil Mickelson left Shanghai Monday for an extended break, wrapping up a difficult season on a high and excited about his prospects for 2010.The world number two held off Ernie Els in a tense finale to the WGC-HSBC Champions to claim the $1.2-million winner's cheque by a stroke after hitting 69 for a 17-under-par total of 271.He also won his battle with rival Tiger Woods, who faded to finish five strokes behind.Mickelson said that to finish his year by beating the world number one was very satisfying, calling his golf some of the best he has ever played."I'm excited about 2010 because I'm starting to play the best golf of my career," ...