That shot originated from the fairway, however it was an unusual method from there as Mickelson had problem with his driving accuracy throughout the early portions of his round.
An NBC video camera captured a beat Mickelson muttering, “I am so tired of this” after the wayward shot arrived at the very first tee at Winged Foot. Mickelson did recuperate to record a par on the hole.
Mickelson did open his day with back-to-back birdies before three straight bogeys. Mickelsons score had swollen to 3-over after a bogey on 10.
Phil Mickelsons US Open aggravation boiled over on the ninth hole after he struck his 2nd shot way ideal on Thursday.