Sunday, 16 June 2013

Heartbreak continues for eternal bridesmaid Mickelson (Reuters)

Phil Mickelson of the U.S. walks to the 18th green during the final round of the 2013 U.S. Open golf championship at the Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, June 16, 2013. REUTERS/Adam Hunger

By Larry Fine ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - There was no big birthday celebration for Phil Mickelson who turned 43 at Merion Golf Club on Sunday, only another case of heartache at the U.S. Open. Mickelson began the day with a one-stroke lead but despite a sensational eagle-two at the par-four 10th when he holed out from the rough, the big left-hander finished two shots behind winner Justin Rose to finish runner-up once again. In tying Australian Jason Day after shooting a final-round 74 for a three-over-par 284 total, Mickelson extended his U.S. Open record with a sixth second-place ...




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