Are pro golfers Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson having a battle?

What is the going on with Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson? I have heard or read somewhere that they really hate each other. Is this true or is it just competition between a couple of great pro golfers? I also heard recently where there was no way Jack Nicklaus would even consider pairing them together at the just finished Presidents’ Cup.

I believe that this whole discussion is just one of those items that has been way overblown by the media that covers the professional golfing circuit. The so called “feud” between Tiger and Phil has been reported in various ways that could lead you to believe that there is a running battle between the number one and number three ranked golfers in the world.
But looking at this situation, I’m not sure why people sometimes expect the men and women on the PGA and LPGA tours to all be such wonderful friends. Like any other group, in professional golf there are friendships, acquaintances, and just pure competitors. And there are probably some relationships that are like oil and water (or should it be like golf balls and sand traps?).
It’s my opinion (and that’s all it is, no basis in factual evidence) that this situation is another of those that we see everyday in all walks of life. Two individuals who are both very competitive and at the top of their profession, who just happen to not be great friends. Intense competitors on the golf course, but not sworn enemies. I could be wrong, but that’s how I see it.
As far as the President’s Cup, well it looks like Jack was a very smart captain as the US pulled off a very exciting win. And as far as pairing Woods and Mickelson, I think that it’s just a matter of a captain putting together as many twosomes as possible who have chemistry and golf games that work together. Obviously, Chris DiMarco and Phil Mickelson have that as they helped close out the International Team.