Phil Mickelson
US open roundup: Brooks Koepka impresses while Phil Mickelson struggles
Brooks Koepka won the title in 2017 and 2018 and was second in 2019.
Jun 18, 00:01
Brooks Koepka makes strong start at US Open
Brooks Koepka made an impressive start to his bid for a third US Open victory in five years as Phil Mickelson's hopes of completing the career grand slam suffered a significant blow.Koepka, who won the title in 2017 and 2018 and was second in 2019, carded an opening 69 at Torrey Pines to lie two shots behind early clubhouse leader Russell Henley.Former Open champion Francesco Molinari was a shot off the lead following a 68, but Mickelson was four over par approaching the end of his round, a month after becoming the oldest champion in major history with his shock victory in the US PGA Championship.Brooks Koepka cards a 2-under 69 in the first round of the U.S. Open.Koepka has gone on to win or finish second in six of the last 10 majors which he opened with a score in the 60s.#USOpen- PGA TOUR Communications (@PGATOURComms) June 17, 2021Starting on the back nine, Koepka birdied the 12th, 17th and 18th to reach the turn in 33 before another birdie on the second took him into the outright lead on four under.A wild tee shot to the third cost the 31-year-old his first bogey of the day and another shot went on the seventh after a pulled drive which finished at the base of a picnic bench where spectators were eating lunch.Also starting on the back nine after a 90-minute delay due to fog, Mickelson dropped a shot on the 10th when he failed to get up and down from a greenside bunker, his par attempt catching the edge of the hole and spinning out.Guy just wants to eat his sandwich. 🤷‍♂️ #USOpen pic.twitter.com/vIBnFXkLxa- U.S. Open (USGA) (@usopengolf) June 17, 2021The six-time major winner was even more unfortunate on the 13th when, after taking a penalty drop from a bush, his fourth shot to the 613-yard par five bounced once before hitting the pin and rebounding off the green.Mickelson did well to limit the damage to a single shot by chipping to six feet and holing the putt, but another shot went on the 15th after an errant drive.A birdie on the 17th stopped the rot and Mickelson also found the green on the par-five 18th in two, but could only three-putt from 60 feet for par.Just nine days before rolling back the years to win the US PGA, Mickelson had reluctantly accepted a special exemption for the US Open, an event in which he has finished runner-up a record six times.The exemption was required because Mickelson had slipped out of the world's top 100 and the prospect of him joining Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods in having won all four majors looked increasingly far-fetched.However, Mickelson's stunning victory at Kiawah Island came with a five-year US Open exemption and the 51-year-old - who celebrated his birthday on Wednesday - spent last week practising hard at a course he used to love.Mickelson has won three times at Torrey Pines, including back-to-back victories in the Buick Invitational - now the Farmers Insurance Open - in 2000 and 2001, but three months after the last of those successes the South Course underwent a major redesign which was not to Mickelson's liking.In his 18 starts since, the left-hander has recorded just four top-10 finishes and in the last seven years has missed the cut three times, withdrawn once with a back injury, skipped one year to play on the European Tour and has a best finish of 14th in 2017.England's Marcus Armitage made an impressive start on his US Open debut with a level-par 71.
Jun 17, 22:39
Phil Mickelson makes disappointing start to US Open title bid
The six-time major winner is looking to complete a career grand slam.
Jun 17, 20:34
Phil Mickelson eyes "unique opportunity" to complete grand slam at US Open
Phil Mickelson rolled back the years at Kiawah Island to become golf's oldest major champion at the US PGA Championship last month.
Jun 14, 22:08
Phil Mickelson vows to "stay sharp mentally" ahead of Torrey Pines
The American recently became the oldest winner in major championship history.
Jun 11, 08:45
Henrik Stenson admits he is "certainly not happy" with recent performances
The former Open champion has dropped to 142nd in the world rankings.
Jun 4, 15:09
Tom Watson: 'Phil Mickelson is a force to be reckoned with'
The American claimed the US PGA title at the age of 50 last month.
Jun 1, 17:14
Phil Mickelson: 'Consistency is key'
The oldest major champion in golf's history moved up to 16th in his country's rankings with his win at the US PGA Championship last week.
May 26, 18:03
PGA issues apology to Phil Mickelson and Brooks Koepka after fan mob
Phil Mickelson's extraordinary victory made the 50-year-old the oldest major champion in history.
May 25, 08:25
Monday's sporting social: Phil Mickelson lauded after US PGA Championship win
Phil Mickelson became the oldest winner in major championship history with his victory at Kiawah Island.
May 24, 18:57
The best pictures from this weekend's sporting action
The club football campaign across Europe ended while their were notable victories in the United States.
May 24, 07:58
A closer look at the five oldest major winners
Phil Mickelson surpassed Julius Boros' mark and became the first 50-year-old to win a major.
May 24, 07:57
Phil Mickelson will "cherish forever" PGA Championship win
The 50-year-old snatched victory 16 years after lifting the Wanamaker Trophy for the first time.
May 24, 07:57
Phil Mickelson makes history with US PGA Championship triumph
Phil Mickelson is the first 50-year-old to win a major.
May 24, 07:55
Phil Mickelson remains on course to become the oldest winner in major history
Phil Mickelson and Brooks Koepka traded blows as the momentum swung back and fourth in the US PGA Championship.
May 23, 23:11
Phil Mickelson determined to seize opportunity to make major history
The 50-year-old American holds a one-shot lead heading into the final round and can become the oldest winner in major history.
May 23, 18:31
Can Phil Mickelson become oldest winner in major history?
Julius Boros was 48 when he won the 1968 US PGA but Phil Mickelson is two years older at 50.
May 23, 17:36
Veteran Phil Mickelson on verge of history
Phil Mickelson carded a rollercoaster third round of 70 at Kiawah Island.
May 23, 09:24
Phil Mickelson takes narrow lead into final round at Kiawah Island
Phil Mickelson could surpass Julius Boros - who was 48 when he won the US PGA in 1968 - as the oldest major winner.
May 23, 09:23
Phil Mickelson in the ascendancy during historic PGA bid
Rory McIlroy put the finishing touches to a disappointing third round of 74 on Saturday.
May 22, 22:20
Rory McIlroy falls further behind at US PGA Championship
The Northern Irishman is without a major victory since 2014.
May 22, 19:59
US PGA Championship day two: Phil Mickelson produces exemplary showing
World number one Dustin Johnson, Justin Thomas and Xander Schauffele all missed the halfway cut.
May 22, 09:10
Phil Mickelson eyeing historic US PGA Championship win
Phil Mickelson and Oosthuizen share the lead on five under par.
May 22, 09:09
Phil Mickelson chasing history at US PGA Championship
The 50-year-old would become the oldest winner in major history if he seals victory at Kiawah Island.
May 21, 22:01
Shane Lowry admits he was "goosed" in second round at PGA Championship
The Irishman is level par after 36 holes.
May 21, 21:07
Phil Mickelson sets clubhouse target amid tough conditions
The 50-year-old carded a second round of 69 in the 103rd US PGA Championship and set the clubhouse target on five under par.
May 21, 18:58
PGA Championship day one: McIlroy struggles as Conners flies high
The Northern Irishman won by eight shots the last time the tournament was staged on the Ocean Course in 2012.
May 21, 07:43
Hideki Matsuyama makes history with Masters win
A one-shot win over Will Zalatoris made Hideki Matsuyama the first Japanese winner of a men's major.
Apr 12, 08:23
Hideki Matsuyama on course to win Masters
Hideki Matsuyama steadied the ship after a shaky start to his closing round.
Apr 11, 23:27
Hideki Matsuyama enjoying "less stressful" Masters
The 29-year-old holds a four-shot lead heading into the final round at Augusta.
Apr 11, 18:36
On This Day: Phil Mickelson wins second Masters in three years
It was also a second successive major success for the Californian, then aged 35, following his US PGA Championship triumph the previous August.
Apr 9, 08:20
Jordan Spieth: 'I have shaken the monkey off my back'
The 2015 Masters champion goes into this week's event at Augusta on the back of victory at the Valero Texas Open.
Apr 5, 19:47
Dustin Johnson produces record-equalling performance to take control at Augusta
The world number one has matched the 54-hole scoring record set by Jordan Spieth in 2015.
Nov 14, 22:57
Dustin Johnson leads the pack in Masters third round
The world number one enjoys a four-shot lead over Justin Thomas, Sungjae Im, Abraham Ancer and Dylan Frittelli.
Nov 14, 21:07
Dustin Johnson opens Masters third round in spectacular fashion
The world number one and a host of others are in contention at Augusta National.
Nov 14, 19:08
Jon Rahm eyes halfway lead in delayed Masters second round
The English trio of Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose and 2016 winner Danny Willett are on seven under.
Nov 14, 08:53
A look at the Masters rookies out to make history at Augusta
Several serious contenders will be making their debut at Augusta National.
Nov 9, 21:24
On This Day: Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods tamed by Europe at Ryder Cup
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson were ranked second and fourth in the world respectively but Colin Montgomerie and Padraig Harrington bested them.
Sep 16, 08:45
Brendon Todd takes one shot lead into final round in Memphis
The American sits atop the leaderboard despite a mixed third round on Saturday.
Aug 2, 08:34
Matthew Fitpatrick delighted to work with Jim Mackay
The five-time European Tour winner has yet to register a victory in the United States.
Jul 8, 17:05
