But then, you never know. Just in case, Mickelson has developed an elaborate plan that will allow him to get from the Pinehurst No. 2 course across the country to the hospital in Phoenix in less than 5 hours. Mickelson has a ride set up to the hospital and his own private airplane waiting in Pinehurst, along with a pilot on call throughout the weekend. And, just in case he's still running on adrenaline, Mickelson has the option to fly the plane himself since he owns a pilot's license. For instance, Billy Mayfair, one of Mickelson's closest friends in professional golf, said on Thursday he plans to have a little fun with the anxious daddy before the weekend is over.
Tammy talk a lot on the phone.
So, Tammy might learn the secret code by the end of the week. Mickelson probably has a backup plan for that, too. As for Mickelson's golf game, the commotion surrounding his impending fatherhood doesn't seem to be affecting him. Despite arriving in Pinehurst late Tuesday afternoon and playing only one practice round, he used his terrific short game to post five birdies on Thursday en route to a 3-under par 67. In fact, Mickelson said because there's a baby on the way, it might have made him play more aggressive.