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Mickelson says idleness causes nerves

Phil Mickelson talks to his caddie Jim Mackay on the 1st fairway during a practice round before the Master golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 9, 2013 in Augusta, Georgia. UPI/Kevin Dietsch
1 of 5 | Phil Mickelson talks to his caddie Jim Mackay on the 1st fairway during a practice round before the Master golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 9, 2013 in Augusta, Georgia. UPI/Kevin Dietsch | License Photo

AUGUSTA, Ga., April 10 (UPI) -- Heading into the Masters Golf Tournament, three-time winner Phil Mickleson said his apprehension comes from too much time off before the event.

"I'm a little bit nervous heading in, because I'm not competing the week before, as I have for many years in the past. Having that open week, I'm a little bit nervous," he told reporters Tuesday.

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He chose not to compete in last weekend's Valero Texas Open in San Antonio, noting the course "was windy and tight, which is the exact opposite of how I want to prepare for the Masters. I want to hit it long and far and not worry about accuracy as much."

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