Phil Mickelson
Jun 23 2009, Marcus Brooks

Many fans realized Phil “Lefty” Mickelson was at a severe disadvantage. He came up to this year’s U.S. Open at Bethpage Black with a heavy heart. His wife, Amy, was battling her breast cancer. And, Phil was battling 155 other world-ranked...

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