Although the note of clarification and remorse should go a long way with some, we’re guessing this isn’t the last time he’s asked to speak on the subject.
Phil Mickelson’s actions remain a hot topic three days after he chased after a missed putt and whacked the ball back toward the hole during the third round of the US Open.
As was the case a year ago when he won at Erin Hills, the 2018 US Open champion Brooks Koepka takes home the biggest first-place cheque in Major-championship history.
Phil Mickelson has long been a master of spin, with his wedges and his words. But Saturday at the US Open, he flubbed the latter big time with a preposterous explanation for his rules indiscretion.