Overview

• Mickelson tied for fourth at LIV Golf Virginia, recording his second-best result in the league and boosting his momentum ahead of the U.S. Open.
• Oakmont Country Club’s extensive renovation has increased course length, expanded greens and rebuilt nearly 200 bunkers to heighten difficulty.
• In 33 U.S. Open starts Mickelson has never won, finishing runner-up six times and making the cut 26 times.
• Earlier this season he missed cuts at both the Masters and the PGA Championship, underlining the volatility of his recent major performances.
• With his U.S. Open exemption expiring after 2025, Mickelson has acknowledged this may be his last chance to complete the Career Grand Slam.