Phil Mickelson is trying to ignore the crowd ahead of the US Open this week, as he goes in search of completing a career Grand Slam.
With golf’s three other majors under his belt, Mickelson has endured an agonising six second place (or tied-second) finishes in his US Open career.
If Mickelson could secure a victory at Shinniecock Hills this week, he would become just the sixth golfer in history to win all four majors in a career.
With such a history of coming up short though, Mickelson’s mind must be confronting those psychological hurdles that have stood in the way of success at the storied tournament.
Mickelson said:
The last thing I’m thinking about right now is trying to win,
I’m trying to get myself in position for the weekend because, when you try to go out and win a US Open, you will lose it quick.
At 47 years of age, Mickelson can’t have many more realistic chances to complete the career Grand Slam.
This season, the leftie has enjoyed something of a career resurgence. Winning the WGC-Mexico Championship, Mickelson secured his first PGA Tour win since 2013.
