Wonder why Phil Mickelson hasn’t withdrawn from the 117th US Open? It’s because Mickelson is still “holding out hope” he can attend daughter Amanda’s graduation speech and make it to Erin Hills on time for the opening round of the US Open.
On the course, 2017 hasn’t been too kind to Rory McIlroy. You can’t say the guy hasn’t had a good year – getting married and signing a big-time equipment deal with TaylorMade surely will conjure up good memories for Rory down the road – but injuries have also plagued the 28-year-old.
Tour pros have long struggled with balancing family and career, but Lefty’s latest decision on the US Open is consistent with previous choices he’s made.