LOS ANGELES, Feb 6 — Phil Mickelson said he would not accept a special exemption into this summer’s US Open, where the 49-year-old American could achieve a career Grand Slam, Golf Channel reported yesterday. Mickelson said he was confident he could earn his way into the tournament at Winged...
Phil Mickelson plays his shot from the fifth tee during the first round of the Desert Classic golf tournament at La Quinta Country Club. ― Picture by Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports via Reuters
Mickelson said he was confident he could earn his way into the tournament at Winged Foot and said he did not want any special treatment from the USGA.“So, I am either going to get in the field on my own, or I’ll have to try to qualify. I’m not going to take a special exemption.” “I think I’ll get in the tournament. If I get in, I deserve to be there. If I don’t, I don’t. I don’t want a sympathy spot. If I am good enough to make it and qualify, then I need to earn my spot there.”
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