Mickelson Missed Cut: Final U.S. Open?
- Open journey may have reached its end with a cruel twist.
- Mickelson navigated the first 14 holes at even par Friday, standing at 4 over for the tournament.
- A double bogey on the par-4 15th pushed him to 6 over, putting him in danger of missing the cut.After a par on the 16th, mickelson reached the...
Phil mickelson’s U.S. open dreams took a heartbreaking turn as he missed the cut, potentially signaling the end of his journey at the tournament. After a disappointing finish at oakmont, Mickelson faced long odds despite a promising run, his hopes dashed by a lip-out putt. The article details the pivotal moments, from a costly double bogey to the final missed birdie opportunity on the 18th. News Directory 3’s coverage unpacks the key turning points that led to Mickelson’s exit. At 54, this U.S. Open might very well be the final chapter. Will Mickelson attempt to qualify again? Discover what’s next …
Phil Mickelson’s U.S. Open Dream Ends with Lip-Out Heartbreak
Oakmont, Pa. — Phil Mickelson’s U.S. Open journey may have reached its end with a cruel twist. Despite a strong showing at the recent LIV Golf event in Virginia, Mickelson faced long odds in his quest for a career grand slam.
Mickelson navigated the first 14 holes at even par Friday, standing at 4 over for the tournament. With the projected cut line at 7 over, he seemed poised too play through the weekend.
However, his fortunes shifted dramatically. A double bogey on the par-4 15th pushed him to 6 over, putting him in danger of missing the cut.After a par on the 16th, mickelson reached the par-4 17th, the only hole at Oakmont playing under par.
His tee shot landed in the rough above a greenside bunker, adn his subsequent shot found the sand. His third shot landed 26 feet above the hole, leading to a three-putt double bogey.He dropped to 8 over, one stroke outside the cut line.
Needing a birdie on the 18th to make the weekend, Mickelson hit a strong drive and a precise second shot, leaving himself a 14-foot birdie putt. But the putt lipped out, resulting in a par and ending his tournament at the U.S. open.
While qualifying remains an option, this U.S. Open exit could mark the end of an era for Mickelson. He first qualified at 19 and has been a fan favorite for decades, as fans have long hoped for him to complete the career grand slam. At 54, the U.S. Open delivered one last disappointment.