Saudi Golf League Defector Mickelson Seeks U.S. Open Win Amid Controversy

The U.S. Open will be held at L.A. Country Club from June 15-18.
Nearly half of the 156 participants qualified through means other than PGA Tour exemption.
Tiger Woods will not play due to ankle surgery.
SoCal golfers expected to challenge leaderboard include Morikawa, Homa, Cantlay, Fowler, Theegala, and Schauffele.
Phil Mickelson is one U.S. Open win away from achieving a career Grand Slam and is currently the face of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series.