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Mickelson shoots a 3rd round 76 including a nine-stroke 13th hole

Phil Mickelson's idea to ditch the driver at Torrey Pines was another effort to outsmart the game, which is rarely good for him.

Phil Mickelson finally had a driver in his bag at the 108th U.S. Open, but his wedge play led to a quadruple-bogey 9 on the 13th hole that effectively ended his hopes of winning.

GolfWith the 108th U.S. Open in his hometown, San Diego, Phil Mickelson was a tournament favorite and unofficial host. And although he had...

Unforgettable, just as expected, though not for the reasons Phil Mickelson had in mind.

GolfThe surprising first-round co-leader at the U.S. Open melted down with a second-round 9-over-par 80 after being told on the first green that his group was running five minutes late and had better pick up the pace.

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The second round of the U.S. Open is under way at Torrey Pines, where Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are slated for an afternoon tee time.

The second round of the U.S. Open is under way at Torrey Pines, where Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are slated for an afternoon tee time.

The second round of the U.S. Open is under way at Torrey Pines, where Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are slated for an afternoon tee time.

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GolfThe focus fell to golf's biggest stars, with fans crammed together a dozen deep in spots at Torrey Pines to see how Tiger Woods dealt with...

Opinion: While the focus of Thursday was on Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, many players starred under the radar.

The scores: Phil Mickelson (E), Tiger Woods (+1), Adam Scott (remember? +2). But Steve Elling says Thursday at the U.S. Open was all about the scene; the trophy business can be settled this weekend.

Tiger Woods began his post-surgery comeback on Thursday in a star-studded threesome that included Phil Mickelson and Adam Scott.

Tiger Woods began his post-surgery comeback on Thursday in a star-studded threesome that included Phil Mickelson and Adam Scott.

Phil Mickelson was in bubbly form after an opening 71 kept him in the hunt for a first US Open title.

Unknown American Justin Hicks holds the clubhouse lead after the first round of the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines, carding a three-under-par 68 to lie one shot ahead of Rocco Mediate and Stuart Appleby and four better than the returning Tiger Woods.

The U.S. Open is under way at Torrey Pines, where Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson endure up-and-down opening rounds.

The U.S. Open is under way at Torrey Pines, where Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson endure up-and-down opening rounds.

Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are as contrasting a pair as Coke and Pepsi, at least in terms of the following each draws, CBS Sportsline reports. The only sound that could drown out the "Mickelsonic boom" that has been following the San Diego native is the roar of excitement Tiger is accustomed to. Can the fan bases coexist this weekend?

Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are as contrasting a pair as Coke and Pepsi, at least in terms of the following each draws, CBS Sportsline reports. The only sound that could drown out the "Mickelsonic boom" that has been following the San Diego native is the roar of excitement Tiger is accustomed to. Can the fan bases coexist this weekend?

Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are as contrasting a pair as Coke and Pepsi, at least in terms of the following each draws, CBS Sportsline reports. The only sound that could drown out the "Mickelsonic boom" that has been following the San Diego native is the roar of excitement Tiger is accustomed to. Can the fan bases coexist this weekend?

Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are as contrasting a pair as Coke and Pepsi, at least in terms of the following each draws, CBS Sportsline reports. The only sound that could drown out the "Mickelsonic boom" that has been following the San Diego native is the roar of excitement Tiger is accustomed to. Can the fan bases coexist this weekend?