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Eavesdropping: Phil Mickelson And Bones

If you've watched enough golf over the years, you've surely noticed the prolonged discussions caught on microphone between Phil Mickelson and his longtime caddie Jim "Bones" Mackay. But what about all the conversations NOT caught on TV? We were fortunate enough to overhear a few* and the results may surprise you.
(*Not really. We made all these up.)

February 20, 2012
Phil Mickelson and bones
Bones: "Pretty good layout, huh?"
Phil: "Yes, but see, that's a bad spot for a halfway house there. I'd put it closer to the 10th tee so you can put your bag down, get your hot dog, and not need to rush your tee shot.""
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