Phil Mickelson Praised for Behavior Towards Police Officers at U.S. Open

Phil Mickelson entered the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club knowing his chances of finally winning the only major he's never claimed were drawing slim.

Four years ago, Mickelson won the PGA Championship, giving him five more years of exemptions into the U.S. Open. In 2026, though, that run is coming to an end and the six-time major champion admitted as much this week.

“I haven’t thought about it too much. There’s a high likelihood that it will be," Mickelson said when asked if...