Golf-Hitting it sideways, U.S. Open remains elusive for Mickelson

FILE PHOTO: Jun 19, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; Phil Mickelson follows his shot from the second tee during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines Golf Course. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Reuters) - Phil Mickelson had departed Torrey Pines before the leaders even teed off in the final round at the U.S. Open on Sunday.

Finishing at 11 over par was not the fairytale ending Mickelson had envisaged in his hometown Open at Torrey Pines, but he acknowledged that he just didn't have his best game for most of the week.