CHASKA, Minn. (AP) -- Give Phil Mickelson credit for being prepared for a Ryder Cup that has his fingerprints all over it.
He tees off Friday morning secure in the knowledge that this is his team, even if the official title of captain belongs to Davis Love III. He's paired with his choice of partners, and doesn't have to worry about Tiger Woods stealing any of the credit for what he surely believes will be the biggest U.S. win ever.
Just to make sure he hasn't forgotten anything, Mickelson went over his list of things to do while waiting for play to actually begin:
- Welcome rookies with tales of Ryder Cup failures of the past.