Inside the PGA Tour money games during practice rounds

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So while money matches, on the whole, are less common on tour today than ever before, it's Mickelson's manic energy that has kept the games afloat, and his exploits in them are as fabled in golf circles as his five major championships: like the time he predicted his ball would hit the flag on the famed par-3 12th at Augusta National a split second after he made contact. Or the time he holed a big money putt after Azinger taunted him with a cocky "Putt it, bitch!"

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Watney lost -- it was his first time playing St. Andrews -- and Mickelson won. On the 18th green, Watney counted out $1,000 and handed it over with a word of congratulations. Mickelson grabbed the stack of cash, gave it a quick glance and handed it right back. "This is Britain," he told Watney. "I need pounds."

Watney stared at him, hoping it was a joke. It wasn't. He had no choice but to pay Mickelson $1,700 to satisfy the currency exchange. "They've asked me to play again," Watney says with a slight smile. "And now I just say 'f--- you' and walk away."

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