MEMPHIS, Tenn. – It wasn’t the finish he was hoping for, but Phil Mickelson couldn't hide his excitement heading into next week’s U.S. Open.
Mickelson, who began the day three strokes behind eventual champion Daniel Berger, closed with a 67 at the FedEx St. Jude Classic to finish tied for second place with Brooks Koepka and Steve Stricker.
“I hit it a lot better today. The ball-striking last week was really good and just wasn't quite as sharp this week but my putter was there,” Mickelson said. “Trying to put the pieces together for next week.