Mickelson signals readiness for grand slam bid at U.S. Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits off the 12th tee during final round play of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Course in Augusta, Georgia April 12, 2015. REUTERS/Jim Young

AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - Three-time champion Phil Mickelson found his scoring touch at the Masters, closing with a 69 for a runner-up showing that could herald a serious bid to complete his career grand slam at the U.S. Open in June.

Mickelson, whose last win came at the 2013 British Open, came alive at Augusta National and showed his electric potential by holing out from the sand for eagle at the par-five 15th and finished on 14-under-par 274 tied with England's Justin Rose.