The rib injury that has troubled the Northern Irishman for much of this season has apparently healed to the extent that he has played “eight or nine” times in the last 10 days.
These guys aren’t among the favorites this week at Erin Hills – surprisingly in some cases – but under the right circumstances they could all find themselves in contention come Sunday.
Wonder why Phil Mickelson hasn’t withdrawn from the 117th US Open?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.
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.
Adam Scott’s mostly known for his fluid, seemingly effortless swing and a debonair appearance. While both observations hold true, the Aussie is also one of the more introspective, forthright minds in golf, if not all of sport.
PGA Tour editor Evin Priest, at Muirfield Village, Ohio Phil Mickelson dropped a bombshell at the US PGA Tour’s Memorial Tournament on Saturday. Lefty is set to withdraw from the one major championship that has eluded him, revealing he’ll skip the 2017 US Open to in order to attend his daughter Amanda’s high school graduation. The Read more…
Phil Mickelson has informed the United States Golf Association that he will not play in the US Open at Erin Hills in two weeks, choosing instead to attend daughter Amanda’s high school graduation in California.