Sport Book Service | Phil Mickelson says hed LOVE to play with Tiger Woods at the Ryder Cup despite disastrous history

PHIL MICKELSON has given Europe an early boost by saying he would love to be paired with Tiger Woods again.

The duo suffered a disaster when they were put together at the 2004 Ryder Cup by then captain Hal Sutton.

Phil Mickelson says he'd love to play with Tiger Woods at the Ryder Cup this weekCredit: Getty - Contributor

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Ranked one and two in the world at the time, they combined to lose both their matches together before being split up.

It was thought inconceivable they could rekindle the partnership given how much it failed last time, but Mickelson hinted US skipper Jim Furyk is thinking about it.

Mickelson, who finished in last place, some 24 shots behind winner Woods at the Tour Championship, said: I think we would both welcome it. I do have an idea of what Captain Furyk is thinking.

Mickelson, 48, and Woods, 42, play in a 6.8million winner-takes-all exhibition match at the end of November.

The pair lost every game together when they were paired together in 2004Credit: Getty - Contributor

Mickelson insists he and Woods have got closer over the yearsCredit: Getty - Contributor

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Their relationship was notoriously frosty for years, but Lefty insists they have got closer over the years.

He added: I think that when we started to really work together to succeed in the Ryder Cup, going back four years ago, and then at Hazeltine and last year at the Presidents Cup, where we worked together, I think we both realised we both have a lot more in common than we thought.

I think we both have really come to appreciate working together to achieve things.

Ive really enjoyed my time with him. Its been really fun.

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